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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1220-0141
ICR Reference No:
201608-1220-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201408-1220-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/BLS
Agency Tracking No:
MASTER
Title:
Cognitive and Psychological Research
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/16/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/15/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2018
04/30/2018
04/30/2018
Responses
6,606
0
6,606
Time Burden (Hours)
6,606
0
6,606
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Behavioral Science Research Center (BSRC) 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. BSRC 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. BSRC 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) 2015 through FY 2017 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:
79 FR 51614
08/29/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 6769
02/06/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
46
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
ATUS 2017 Leave Questions
Group 1, Section 1, Group 2, Group 1, Group 2
In house Interview Questions
,
Online Group 1 questions
,
Online Group 1 Probe at end Questions
,
Online Group 2 Embedded Probes
,
Group 2 Probes at End
ATUS Sleep Patterns Study
Appendix A
ATUS Sleep Pattern Study Protocol
ATUS Sleep Validation Study
Appendix A, Appendix D
Interview Protocol
,
Recruiting Script
American Time Use Survey Sleep Study
Appendix A
Survey Protocol
Autobiographical Retrieval Study
Attachments
Interview Protocol
CE Globals Follow-up Testing and InfoBook Testing
Appendix, Appendix A & B
Survey Protocol - CE Globals
,
Survey Protocol - InfoBook Testing
CE Online Diary Usability Test
Attachment 1, Attachments
Recruitment Script
,
Survey Protocol
CE Outlet Study, Update to JOLTS (21511), Update to FGP (21502)
R2S2, FGP Phase 2, Appendices A - #, BLS_Phase2_v2 3705
Protocol, Scenarios, Debriefing Questions
,
C1 JOLTS Test Form
,
FGP Phase 2 Protocol
,
Industry Classification Report
CPI Letter
Vertical, Horizontal, Matrix
CPI Matrix Questions
,
Vertical Questions
,
Horizontal Questions
CPI Rental Question Study
Attachments 1 and 2
Survey Protocol
Cognitive Testing of Respondent Burden and Update to JOLTS Phase 2
Appendix C, R2/S2
Test Protocol
,
JOLTS Form
Email Design Study
Appendix
Survey Protocol - Email Design Study
Eye Tracking Studies
Appendices
Eye Tracking study procol
FGP Outsourcing
Appendix A and B
Interview Protocol
FGP Pretesting
BLS Industry Classification Report
Industry Classification Report
FGP Westat - Mail Update
Attachment H
Business Classification REport
FY16 FGP Pretesting
Attachment D, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment G
Establishment Protocol
,
Establishment Screening form
,
Industry Protocol
,
FGP Form
Focus Groups for BLS News Releases
Appendix A
Focus Group Protocol
Framing Instructions to Reduce Respondent Burden
Appendix A , Appendix B
Framing Instructions Survey Questions
,
Framing Instructions Debriefing Questions
Global Questions Testing for the CE Recall and Records Interviews
Attachments A and B
Testing Protocol
Household Survey of Injuries and Illnesses
Attachment A
Interview Protocol
K-12 Website Study
Appendix A-B
Survey Protocol
Measuring Respondent Burden
Attachment A and B
Survey Protocol
OES Previously Reported Data Feasibility Test
Attachment II
Interview Guide and Debriefing questions
ORS Cognitive Item Test - Multi Mode
Appendices A-F
Interview Protocol
ORS Cognitive Testing
Attachments, Attachment D
Survey Protocol
,
Online Protocol
ORS Incumbent Survey Development Test
Attachment B - Incumbent Diary, Appendix C -- Consent Form, Attachment D, Attachment A, Attachment C, Appendix A, Appendix D
ORS Incumbent Test Stylized Questionnaire
,
Diary Instructions
,
Incumbent Diary Form
,
ORS Form
,
Screening Questions
,
Consent Form
,
Debriefing Questions
Pretesting changes for the 2017 CE Quarterly Survey
Appendix B, Appendix C
Testing Protocol
,
Consent Form for Cognitive Testing
Pretesting of CPS UI Non-Filer Supplement
Appendix A and B
Interview Protocol
Pretesting of Proposed Changes to the CPS Contingent Worker Supplement
Appendix A
Appendix A - Survey Protocol
Pretesting of SOGI Questions in the CPS
Appendix A-C
Interview Protocols
Record-keeping practices - JOLTS
Atttachment 3
Interview Script
Records Protocol Feasiblity Study
CE
CE Records Protocol Feasibility Instrument
SOII Coding Study
Appendix E
Training Cases and Debriefing
Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Online Probing Study
Appendix A
SOGI Survey Protocol
Survey Employer Provided Training - Phase 2
Attachment B, Attachment A
SEPT Questionnaire
,
Debriefing Protocol
Survey of Employer Provided Training
Attachments
Survey Protocvol
Testing instructions for organizing electronic records for CE
Attachments A through D
Interview Protocol and Consent Form
Testing of Outlet questions in the Consumer Expenditure Survey
Appendix A
Interview Protocol
Testing of Revised CIPSEA Pledge
Attachment B & C
Survey Protocol
Testing of Revised CIPSEA Pledge
Attachments C-F
Testing Protocol
Understanding Electronic Record Use
Attachment A
Survey Protocol
Update to ATUS Sleep Study
Appendix
Survey Protocol - ATUS Sleep Study
Usability Testing of CE Electronic Diary
Appendix E, Appendix B, Appendix C
Interview Protocol
,
Screenshots of Electronic Diary
,
Consent Form
Usability Testing of redesigned CE paper Diary
CE-801
Diary Form
Wording Techniques Study
Apendix B-F
Survey Protocol
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
6,606
6,606
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
6,606
6,606
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
In addition to extending the 3,600 burden hours requested during the last clearance package, the BSRC at BLS is requesting an additional 2,540 hours during FY2015 and FY2016 to cover three, one-time projects that will be conducted by contractors and supervised by BSRC staff. BLS is also requesting an additional 10 minutes per household participant, a total of 466 burden hours, to cover time spent recruiting and screening participants for various studies.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$42,000
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:
Jennifer Edgar 202 691-7528
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:
08/15/2016
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