Citizen Science: Can Volunteers Do Real Research?

Collaborations between scientists and volunteers have the potential to broaden the scope of research and enhance the ability to collect scientific data. Interested members of the public may contribute valuable information as they learn about wildlife in their local communities.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Bioscience 2008-03, Vol.58 (3), p.192-197
1. Verfasser:	Cohn, Jeffrey P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Bird watching Birds Butterflies & moths citizen participation Colleges & universities Conservation (Concept) Conservation biology Environmental conservation Feature Global positioning systems GPS Laboratories Larvae Livestock breeding Mammals News & Opinion Observational research Ornithology Parasites plant ecology Program Development Research Assistants research management Research Projects Researchers Science Projects Scientific Research Scientists Studies surveys volunteer management Volunteerism Volunteers Waterfowl wild animals wild birds Wildlife Wildlife conservation
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Zusammenfassung:	Collaborations between scientists and volunteers have the potential to broaden the scope of research and enhance the ability to collect scientific data. Interested members of the public may contribute valuable information as they learn about wildlife in their local communities.
ISSN:	0006-3568 1525-3244
DOI:	10.1641/B580303