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Citizen Science: Can Volunteers Do Real Research?
BioScience · 2008 · Vol. 58(3) · pp. 192–197
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ABSTRACT 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.
Species Distribution and Climate ChangeAnimal and Plant Science EducationCitizen scienceScope (computer science)WildlifePublic relationsEngineering ethicsPolitical scienceComputer scienceEngineeringEcologyBiology
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