Supporting Statement B

SUPPORTING STATEMENT – PART B

1.  Description of the Activity

The potential respondent universe includes all DAVAs (n = 269) and DAVA Leads (n = 4) operating within the DoD. The DAVA census will be provided to all DAVAs while all DAVA Leads will be offered the opportunity to participate in their respective listening session. The four DAVA listening sessions will each consist of 9 DAVAs selected through stratified sampling based upon their service branch. The response rate for the DAVA Census is expected to be around 40%.

DAVAs (Total and Service Branch Breakdown)
# of DAVAs	Total = 269	Air Force = 54	Army = 119	Navy = 46	Marines = 50

2.  Procedures for the Collection of Information

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

1. Statistical methodologies for stratification and sample selection;

For the purpose of DAVA listening sessions, all DAVAs will first be stratified by their respective branches and 9 individuals from each branch will be randomly selected using a random number generator for inclusion into a branch specific listening session.

b.  Estimation procedures; N/A

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

d.  Unusual problems requiring specialized sampling procedures; and N/A

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

As this is a multiyear project, activities described above utilize a cyclical data collection strategy. Information gained from these activities will be used to refine instruments for subsequent data collection efforts.

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.

Response rates will be maximized utilizing initial communication requesting participation in the data collection efforts, follow-up reminders about participation, and information regarding cessation of data collection efforts.

Data collected from the DAVA census theoretically could include all DAVAs, while DAVA listening session data can be generalized based upon stratification and random selection into branch specific listening sessions.

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.

No tests of procedures or methods will be undertaken.

5.  Statistical Consultation and Information Analysis

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

Dr. Jonathan Grubb – NOVA’s Military Domestic Abuse Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst

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

Dr. Jonathan Grubb – NOVA’s Military Domestic Abuse Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst

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