Knowra Citizen science Citizen science Scientific research in which members of the public contribute to activities such as collecting data, classifying observations, or shaping research questions.
Crowdsourcing : The practice of obtaining ideas, services, or contributions from a large group, often through an open call. Many projects distribute research tasks across large groups of volunteers.
eBird : An online platform where people record bird observations for research and conservation. Its standardized bird checklists turn widespread observations into data on distribution and abundance.
Amateur astronomy : The observation and study of astronomical objects by people outside professional astronomy. Amateur observers have long contributed observations and discoveries to astronomy.
Open science : A movement to make scientific methods, data, publications, and tools more accessible and reusable. Public participation often depends on access to research data, tools, and results.
Professional science : Scientific research conducted primarily by people employed and trained as professional researchers. It contrasts with research that assigns members of the public substantive research roles.
Community science : Research in which communities help set priorities and produce knowledge relevant to their needs. It emphasizes community leadership and local priorities within public participation in research.
iNaturalist : A platform for recording and identifying observations of organisms in nature. Its community identifications help document biodiversity across many locations.
Audubon Christmas Bird Count : An annual bird census organized by the National Audubon Society since 1900. It is a long-running example of coordinated public data collection for ornithology.
Science communication : The practice and study of communicating scientific knowledge among researchers and broader publics. Working together can make scientific methods and uncertainty more visible outside research institutions.
Public understanding of science : The knowledge, attitudes, and engagement with science found among members of the public. It concerns public knowledge of science, rather than public contributions to producing research.
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