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Supporting Statement Outline – Sample

NOTE: Complete Part B for Survey ICR Requests

SUPPORTING STATEMENT – PART B

B.  COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS

If the collection of information employs statistical methods, the following information should be provided in this Supporting Statement:

1.  Description of the Activity

Describe the potential respondent universe and any sampling or other method used to select respondents.  Data on the number of entities covered in the collection should be provided in tabular form for the universe as a whole and for each of the strata in the proposed sample.  Indicate the expected response rates for the collection as a whole, as well as the actual response rates achieved during the last collection, if previously conducted.

This study uses qualitative research procedures to explore the experience of food and nutritional insecurity among active component military service members and their families. Data will be analyzed using qualitative methods (e.g., grounded theory). No statistical methods will be used to select participants or analyze the data.

2.  Procedures for the Collection of Information

Describe any of the following if they are used in the collection of information:

a.  Statistical methodologies for stratification and sample selection;

Not applicable.

b.  Estimation procedures;

Not applicable.

c.  Degree of accuracy needed for the Purpose discussed in the justification;

Not applicable.

d.  Unusual problems requiring specialized sampling procedures; and

Not applicable.

e.  Use of periodic or cyclical data collections to reduce respondent burden.

Collection frequency will be one time only.

3.  Maximization of Response Rates, Non-response, and Reliability

Discuss methods used to maximize response rates and to deal with instances of non-response.  Describe any techniques used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of responses is adequate for intended purposes.  Additionally, if the collection is based on sampling, ensure that the data can be generalized to the universe under study.  If not, provide special justification.

Not applicable.

4.  Tests of Procedures

Describe any tests of procedures or methods to be undertaken.  Testing of potential respondents (9 or fewer) is encouraged as a means of refining proposed collections to reduce respondent burden, as well as to improve the collection instrument utility.  These tests check for internal consistency and the effectiveness of previous similar collection activities.

Not applicable.

5.  Statistical Consultation and Information Analysis

a. Provide names and telephone number of individual(s) consulted on statistical aspects of the design.

b. Provide name and organization of person(s) who will actually collect and analyze the collected information.

Thomas Trail (ttrail@rand.org) RAND Corporation, 703-413-1100 ext. 5681

Tamara Dubowitz (dubowitz@rand.org) RAND Corporation, 412 683 2300 ext. 4400

Andrea Richardson (arichard@rand.org) RAND Corporation, 412 683 2300 ext. 4990

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