SUPPORTING STATEMENT
B. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS
1. Universe and Respondent Selection
We conduct the June Fertility Supplement in conjunction with the CPS, for which the universe is 118 million households. From this universe, we select a sample of approximately 72,000 households each month, of which approximately 60,000 households are eligible for interview.
We actually interview about 55,000 households each month. We ask the items in the June supplement, as appropriate, for 30,000 members of these households. Based on previous response rates for similar questions, we expect the supplement response rate to be approximately 91 percent.
2. Procedures for Collecting Information
The Fertility Supplement is a supplemental survey associated with the June CPS. Attachment E gives an overview of the CPS sample design and weighting methodology. The statistical properties of these supplemental items will fall within those associated with the CPS.
3. Methods to Maximize Response
We maintain response rates and data accuracy for the CPS at high levels through computer edits, interviewer instruction and training, and close monitoring of these data. (Refer to paragraph 5 of Attachment E for a discussion of the CPS nonresponse.) Some amount of allocation for item nonresponse is done within the June supplement for eligible people.
4. Testing of Procedures
We do not require testing of procedures and methods given that we have conducted the June Fertility Supplement since 1971. Attachment F discusses the reliability of estimates produced by the June 2010 supplement.
5. Statistical Aspects and Data Collection
The following individuals may be contacted on the statistical data collection and analysis operations:
Statistical Design
Yang Cheng
Demographic Statistical Methods Division
U.S. Census Bureau
(301) 763-5874
Statistical Analysis
Robert Kominski Rose Kreider
Social Economic and Social Economic and
Housing Statistics Division Housing Statistsics Division
U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Census Bureau
(301) 763-2120 (301) 763-6059
Data Collection/Survey Design
Lisa Clement
Demographic Surveys Division
U.S. Census Bureau
(301) 763-5482
Attachments
A. Supplemental Questionnaire
B1. Supplemental Table 8. Comparison of Annual Births between Vital Statistics and the June Current Population Survey: Selected Years, 1978 to 2010
B2. Supplemental Table 9. Comparison of Childbearing Patterns Between Vital Statistics for Calendar 2008 and the June 2010 Current Population Survey and the 2009 American Community survey
B3. Fertility of American Women: June 2008, Current Population Reports P20-563
C. Confidentiality Brochure
D. CPS Advance Letter
E. Overview of CPS Sample Design and Methodology
F. June 2008 Source and Accuracy Statement
G1. Report of Testing of the 2012 CPS June Fertility Supplement
G2. Report of Cognitive Testing of the 2012 CPS Fertility Supplement
G3. 2012 CPS Fertility Supplement Questionnaire
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