INTERVIEWER TURNOVER IS COSTLY AND
POSES UNKNOWN THREATS TO THE QUALIT OF SURVEY DATA. HOWEVER, BEFORE
COST-EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED TO DEAL WITH THE
PROBLEM, CAUSES AND CORRELATES OF ATTRITION MUST BE IDENTIFIED.
THIS STUDY (PRETEST) IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 1982 AND
TERMINATE BY DECEMBER 1982.
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.