Part B - Draft June Supporting Statement

Department of Commerce
United States Census Bureau
OMB Information Collection Request
Current Population Survey (CPS) June Fertility Supplement
OMB Control No. 0607 - 0610

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 73,000 households each month, of which
approximately 59,000 households are eligible for interview.
We actually interview about 54,000 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 3 of Attachment E for a
discussion of the CPS nonresponse.) The Fertility Supplement data
processing will employ an allocation procedure to address missing data
due to nonresponse to certain supplement questions.

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 2014
supplement.

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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) 763-3287
Statistical Analysis
Jennifer M. Ortman
Social Economic and
Housing Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau
(301) 763-2120

Rose Kreider
Social Economic and
Housing Statistsics Division
U.S. Census Bureau
(301) 763-6059

Data Collection/Survey Design
Lisa Clement
Assoc. Director for Demographic Programs
Survey Operations
U.S. Census Bureau
(301) 763-5482
Attachments
A. 2016 CPS June Fertility Supplement Questionnaire
B1. Supplemental Table 6. Completed Fertility for Women 40 to 50 Years Old by
Selected Characteristics: June 2014
B2. Fertility of American Women: June 2012, Current Population Reports P20-575
C. CPS Advance Letter (CPS - 263)
D. Confidentiality Brochure
E.
Overview of CPS Sample Design and Methodology
F.
June 2014 Source and Accuracy Statement