None of the
information collected through these surveys may be aggregated and
presented as representative of the opinions or views of all program
participants. Should the agency wish to perform such aggregation,
it may track, for each time the survey is conducted, the number of
surveys distributed (assuming that the entire population is
surveyed) and the number of completed surveys returned. If the
ratio of these is over 80%, then the agency may present averages as
representative and may compare these averages against results from
other surveys conducted under the same conditions. In the future,
the agency should recognize that statistical methods are used to
conduct any survey that does not rely entirely on essay or
free-form questions. The agency should provide a survey-by-survey
break- down of burden, including the number of respondents and
expected burden per response.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2005
04/30/2005
1,485
0
0
743
0
0
0
0
0
In the interest of sound management,
DOS'ECA/PE/C undertakes the collection of information about
exchange program activities and effectiveness necessary to the
management and evaluation of DOS- funded int'l educational and
cultural exchange programs. DOS seeks clearance from OMB for these
information collection activities related to program evaluation and
monitoring, among program alumni, current participants, applicants,
program administrators, hosts, and others related to ECA/PE/C
exchange programs.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.