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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Science of Citizen Science |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Pages | 495-514 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (electronic) | 9783030582784 |
| ISBN (print) | 9783030582777 |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Jan 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
Evaluation is a core management instrument and part of many scientific projects. Evaluation can be approached from several different angles, with distinct objectives in mind. In any project, we can evaluate the project process and the scientific outcomes, but with citizen science this does not go far enough. We need to additionally evaluate the effects of projects on the participants themselves and on society at large. While citizen science itself is still in evolution, we should aim to capture and understand the multiple traces it leaves in its direct and broader environment. Considering that projects often have limited resources for evaluation, we need to bundle existing knowledge and experiences on how to best assess citizen science initiatives and continually learn from this assessment.
Keywords
- Experience sampling method, Impact assessment, Latent class analysis, Logic model, Scientific literacy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities(all)
- General Arts and Humanities
- Social Sciences(all)
- General Social Sciences
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The Science of Citizen Science. Springer International Publishing AG, 2021. p. 495-514.
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