VA is reminded
that future submissions involving statistical methods must include
a Supporting Statement, Part B.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
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The VHA Office of Research Development
(ORD) has launched a Research Best Practices (RBP) initiative to
study ways to improve the conduct of research within the VA. All
study data will be analyzed by the investigators using qualitative
research methods to understand Veterans' preferences on research
recruitment methods. The data will be published in peer-review
medical literature and presented at the HSR&D national meeting,
if accepted for such.
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.