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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1220-0141
ICR Reference No:
202009-1220-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201708-1220-004
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:
07/06/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/17/2021
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2021
Responses
24,400
0
18,300
Time Burden (Hours)
8,400
0
6,300
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. The 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) 2021 through FY 2023 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:
85 FR 64168
10/09/2020
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 86967
12/31/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
35
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
2023 Cognitive Testing of the Consumer Expenditure Survey streamlined questionnaire revisions
Appendix D, Appendix A, Appendix B
Screening and Eligibility
,
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Online Protocol
2024 CPS Disability Supplement Cognitive Testing
Attachment E, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment D
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Online study screener and protocol
,
Screener questions for cognitive interviews
,
Full Survey Instrument
2024 CPS Disability Supplement Cognitive Testing - amended
Attachment E -, Attachment A , Attachment B, Attachment D
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Online Study Protocol
,
Screener Questions for Cognitive Interviews
,
Survey Questionnaire for Remote and Online
20924 CPS Work Schedule Supplement Cognitive Testing
Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment D
Cognitive interview protocol
,
Online study screener and protocol
,
Recruitment Script
ATUS Web Diary Pilot Test
Attachment G, Attachment C, Attachment E, Attachment F, Attachment D, Attachment B
Debriefing Interview Eligibility and Scheduling Screener
,
Debriefing Interview Protocol
,
Web Diary (Screenshots)
,
Question Before and After Web Diary
,
Debriefing Interview Consent
,
Pilot Test Consent
American Time Use Survey Web Diary Usability Testing
Attachment E - ATUS Appointment Script, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix D
Debriefing Protocol and Interview Guide
,
ATUS Web Diary Screenshots
,
ATUS Recruitment Screener Questions
,
ATUS Appointment Script
Automation Case Studies
Attachment 3, Attachment 1, Attachment 2 , Attachment 4
Trade Association Protocol
,
Employer Protocol
,
Employee Protocol
,
Informed Consent
CE Interview Changes Cognitive Testing Events Professional Services
Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix A
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Screening Protocol
,
Online Survey Protocol
CPS 2025 Contingent Worker Supplement - Cognitive Testing
Online Survey Protocol, Appendix D, Appendix B - , Appendix A, Attachment F
Remote Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Unmoderated Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Screening Questions for Unmoderated Interviews
,
Screening Questions for Remote Cognitive Interviews
,
Online Survey Protocol
CPS 2025 Contingent Worker Supplement - Cognitive Testing - Amendment
Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix D, Appendix F, Appendix C, Appendix C
Remote Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Unmoderated Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Screening questions for Unmoderated Cognitive Interviews
,
Screening Questions for Remote Cognitive Interviews
,
Online Survey Protocol Amended - Redlined
,
Online Survey Protocol Amended Clean
CPS Contingent Work Supplement Pre-testing Study
Attachment D, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment E
Remote Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Unmoderated Interview Protocol
,
Online Survey
,
Screening Survey for Unmoderated Interviews
,
Advertisements and Screening Questions for remote interviews
CPS Debriefing Interviews Study
Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D -
Self response questionnaire
,
Screener Survey
,
Debriefing Interview Protocol
CPS Debriefing Interviews Study - amended
Attachment C - , Attachment B, Attachment D
Debriefing Interview Protocol amended - updates highlighted
,
Screener Survey
,
Self Response Questionnaire
CPS Self-response study
Cognitive Testing for the Survey of Respirator Use and Practices
Attachments 1-3
Survey Protocol - SRUP Phase 2 Cognitive Testing
Cognitive Testing of ATUS 2024 Leave Questions
Attachment D, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment E
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Online study protocol
,
Telephone recruitment script
,
Section 4 of the Leave module
Cognitive Testing of ATUS Eldercare Questions for the Web
Appendix E, Appendix F, Attachment B, Appendix A
Cognitive Testing Protocol
,
Eligibility and Scheduling Screener
,
AmeriSpeak Omnibus Materials
,
ATUS Eldercare Wireframe
Cognitive Testing of CE Quarterly Interview Survey Revisions
Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D
Recruitment Script
,
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Online Interview Protocol
Cognitive Testing of the ATUS Eating and Health Module
Appendix D, Appendix A
ATUS Eating and Health Module Survey Protocol
,
Eating and Health Module Questionnaire
Cognitive Testing of the ATUS Web Diary Lexicon
Appendix E, Appendix A, Appendix D, Appendix F , Appendix G
Web Diary Interview Protocols
,
Eligibility and Scheduling Screener
,
AmeriSpeak Omnibus Materials
,
Web Diary Screen Shots
,
Annotated Questionnaire
Cognitive pre-testing for CPS COVID Questions Revision
Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C
Remote Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Online Survey Protocol
,
Advertisement and Recruitment Script
Consumer Expenditure Survey Information Booklet Navigation Study
Appendix B, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Screening Questions
,
Informed Consent Statement
,
CEQ CAPI Instrument Specifications
Consumer Expenditure Survey Information Booklet Redesign Study
Appendix A, Appendix C, Appendix D
Survey Protocol
,
Screening Questions
,
Informed Consent Form
Consumer Expenditure Survey Streamlined Questionnaire Phase 2 Pre-testing Study
Appendix D, Appendix A, Appendix C
Survey Protocol
,
Recruitment Script
,
Verbal Consent Statement
Consumer Expenditure Survey Streamlined Questionnaire Revisions - Insurance/Vehicles
Appendix D, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix E
Online Survey Protocol
,
Online Screener
,
Remote Cognitive Interview Eligibility Script
,
Cognitive Interview Protocol
NLSY27 Consent Testing
Attachment B, Attachment C , Attachment A, Attachment D, Attachment E, Attachment F, Attachment G
Parental Consent
,
Youth Assent
,
Round 1 Web survey instrument
,
Round 2 Moderated interview protocol
,
Intercept testing protocol
,
Round 3 web survey instrument
,
Advertisements and Screening Questions for Remote interviews
ORS Structured Cognitive Testing - Addendum
Attachments 1-3
Survey Protocol
ORS Third Wave Measurements Testing
Attachments 1-3
ORS Survey Protocol
ORS Third Wave Measurements Testing
Attachments
Survey Protocol
Occupational Injuries and Illness Code Selection Study
Appendix E, Appendix B, Appendix D
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Screening Questions
,
Informed Consent
Pretesting of Proposed Revisions to the 2023 CE Surveys
Apendices A-C
Survey Protocol
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Business Supplement Pilot Testing and Debriefing Study
Appendix B
Pilot Test Surveys
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Business Supplement Pilot Testing and Debriefing Study
Appendix B -, Appendix D
QBS Pilot test Questionnaire
,
Debriefing Questionnaire
Testing of Changes to the Consumer Expenditure Survey Online Diary
Attachment A, Attachment C, Attachment D
Screenshots
,
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Recruitment Protocol
Usability Testing for the Survey of Respirator Use and Practices (SRUP)
Attachments 1-3
Survey Protocol for SRUP Phase 3 Usabilitity Testing
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
24,400
18,300
0
6,100
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
8,400
6,300
0
2,100
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 increase in burden hours of 2,100 includes 1,000 burden hours for individuals and households to cover a one-time project investigating methods for transitioning survey questions from interview-administered to mixed mode and self administered surveys. The request for FY21 and FY22 also include an additional 50 hours per year to cover a two-year project involving private sector respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$30,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Douglas Williams 202 691-5707
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:
02/17/2021