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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1220-0141
ICR Reference No:
201111-1220-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201108-1220-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/BLS
Agency Tracking No:
MASTER
Title:
Cognitive and Psychological Research
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
02/29/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/29/2011
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2015
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2012
Responses
3,600
0
2,200
Time Burden (Hours)
3,600
0
2,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Behavioral Science Research Laboratory (BSRL) conducts psychological research focusing on the design and execution of the data collection process in order to improve the quality of data collected by the Bureau. BSRL conducts research aimed at improving data collection quality by assessing questionnaire/form management and administration, as well as issues which relate to interviewer training and interaction with respondents in the interview process. BSRL staff work closely with economists and/or program specialists responsible for defining the concepts to be measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics' collection programs. The proposed laboratory research will be conducted from Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 through FY 2014 to enhance data quality in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' surveys. Improvements will be made by examining psychological and cognitive aspects of BLS's data collection procedures, including questionnaire design, interviewing procedures, collection modalities, and administrative technology.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
29 USC 1&2
Name of Law: BLS Authorizing Statute
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 56226
09/12/2011
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 81983
12/29/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
31
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Autobiographical Retrieval Study
Appendix A
Augobiographical Study Instrument
BLS K to 12 Feedback Study
CE Diary Outlets Study
Appendix B
CE Diary Outlet Protocol
CE Globals Cognitive Study
Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D, Background Questions
CE Globals Study Background Questions
,
Interviewer Administered Cognitive Protocol
,
Self Administered Survey for lab and web participants
,
Self Administered Web Survey
CE Recall Cognitive Study & update to Kid's Activities Study
CEX Card Sort and CEX Prestesting for 2013 changes
Card Sort Protocol, CEQ 2013 Proposed Changes Test Instrument
CEQ 2013
,
Card Sort Protocol
CPS Certification Test
Attachment B
Interview Protocol
CPS Internet Job Search Focus Groups and Cognitive Testing
Attachments A1 - A3
Study Protocols
CPS Internet Job Search Research
Web Survey
CPS Internet Job Search Survey
Classifying Employment Situations Study & SOII IDCF Usability Testing
21210 - Attachments III and IV, OSHA 300, 21209 -Classifying Employment Situation Vignettes , BLS 9300 N06
Classifying Employment Situation Vignettes and Protocol
,
Testing Protocol
,
Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses
,
SOII Collection Instrument
Cognitive Testing of ATUS Sleep Measures and Sleep Estimate Questions
Cognitive Testing of PPI Data Collection Forms
Attachments
Cognitive Testing Protocol and Form
Cognitive pre-testing of a survey on record-keeping practices in the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII)
Attachment 2, Attachment 1
Interviewer Protocol
,
Screening Protocol
Evaluation of BLS Brochure, CE Proxy Reporting Follow-up Study, 2013 Web Cognitive Interviewing Study, Amended CE Mobile Diary Test, Amended Global Questions Study
Attachment A - Web CI Study, Appendix C,
Proxy Reporting Protocol
,
Attachment A - Web CI Study
,
CEQ
Exploring Differences in SOII and Worker's Compensation Data
Attachment 2 - , Attachment 1
Employer Questionnaire
,
Solicitation Protocol
FGP Early Stage Scoping Interviews
Attachment A
Interview Protocol
Global Questions Testing for the CE Recall Interview
Attachments A-C
Interview Protocol
Measuring Sensitivity
Attachments B-K
Interview Protocol
Mobile Diary Web Application and Global Questions for CE
Attachment B, Appendix B & C -
Attachment B- Testing Protocol for Global Questions
,
Testing Protocol & Screen Shots
OES Data Feasibility Test, FGP Pilot Test
Attachment C, FGP Form, Attachment I
OES Protocol
,
FGP Protocol
,
FGP Pilot - Industry Classification Report
OES Feasiblity Survey
Attachment II
OES New Workforce Information
OOQ Focus Groups
OOQ Redesign
appendix C, Survey 1, Survey 2
OOQ Survey 1
,
OOQ Survey 2
,
appendix C
Pretesting of 2015 CE Quarterly Changes
Attachment B
Testing Protocol
Record-Keeping Practices in the JOLTS - Phase 1
Attachments 4-6
Interview Protocol
Records Information Feasibility of Use Study & Kids Activities Study
Attachment B - RIFU, Kids Activities Survey Questions
Records Information and Feasiblity of Use Protocol
,
Kids Activities Survey Questions
SOII IDCF Usability Testing
Attachment IV and V, Attachment II, Attachment VI, Attachment VII
Testing Overview, protocol and debriefing
,
OSHA Log
,
OSHA Log - Task II
,
OSHA Log Task 3
Usability Testing of CE Web and Mobile Diaries
Attachments A-D
Interview Protocol
Usability Testing of the Consumer Expenditure Mobile Diary Web Application - Phase 2
Appendix A through F
CE Mobile Diary Testing Protocol
Usability testing for BLS.gov
Attachments 1 through 5
BLS.gov testing protocol
Web Cognitive Interviews Study
Attachment A
Inteview Protocols
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
3,600
2,200
0
1,400
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,600
2,200
0
1,400
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The change in burden of 1400 hours is the result of including the entire 3 year burden, rather than the annual average of hours.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$52,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
William Mockovak 202 691-7414
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
12/29/2011
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