Supporting Statement Part B

Supporting Statement Outline – Sample

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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

We will be collecting focus group data from service members to determine how to optimize response to harassment. The sampling plan is as follows

		USA	USMC	USN	USAF	All
Career Group A	Enlisted Men	7	7	7	7
Career Group A	Officer Men	7	7	7	7
Career Group A	Enlisted Women	7	7	7	7
Career Group A	Officer Women	7	7	7	7
Career Group A	Command	8	8	8	8
Career Group B	Enlisted Men	7	7	7	7
Career Group B	Officer Men	7	7	7	7
Career Group B	Enlisted Women	7	7	7	7
Career Group B	Officer Women	7	7	7	7
Career Group B	Command	8	8	8	8
		64	64	64	64	256

Enlisted men are E1-E4, Officers O1-O3, and command teams O5 and senior enlisted advisors in command

Career fields grouping are as follows

Service	Demographic	Career Grouping A	Career Grouping B
Navy	Women	Assigned To: Cruiser Destroyer Carrier	Assigned To: Electronic Warfare Squadron Medical
	Men	Assigned To: Cruiser Destroyer Carrier	Assigned To: MEU Medical
	Command	Assigned To: Cruiser Destroyer Carrier	Assigned To: Electronic Warfare Squadron MEU Medical
Air Force	Women	ISR Special Operations	Legal Nukes (Missiles & Bombers)
	Men	ISR Scientist	Legal Space (to include USSF Operations)
	Command	ISR Special Operations	Legal Nukes
USMC	Women	Aviation Combat Arms	Legal / Admin Supply
	Men	Signals Intel Supply	MSG Combat Arms
	Command	Aviation CombatArms	Legal / Admin Supply
Army	Women	Combat Arms Aviation Intelligence	Medical Military Police
	Men	Electronics Legal Intelligence	Recruiter/Special Duty Combat Arms
	Command	Combat Arms Aviation Intelligence	Medical Legal Military Police

Individuals will be recruited via email.

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;

b.  Estimation procedures;

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

d.  Unusual problems requiring specialized sampling procedures; and

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

No statistical methods will be used.

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

We will work with Service POCs from the identified career groupings to determine the greatest participation rate possible.

4.  Tests of Procedures

The protocol has been tested with representatives of the Service to ensure it is applicable and understood by all.

5.  Statistical Consultation and Information Analysis

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

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

Focus Groups Analysis POC: Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, RAND Corporation

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