Open science: The citizen's role in and contribution to research
| Published | June 2017 |
| Periodical | Pages 1-23 |
| Publisher | Corsham Institute, RAND Corporation |
| Country | United States, North America |
ABSTRACT
The report synthesises the results of an expert consultation on 'citizen science,' which refers to the range of contributions citizens make to scientific research. It investigates definitions of citizen science and dissects the benefits and challenges that citizen science poses across the spectrum of stakeholders involved in citizen science activity. The report then illustrates the results of a future vision-building exercise and explores the critical role that digital technology plays in enabling participants' future vision of citizen science and addressing the various challenges.| Keywords | innovation policy · science · technology |
| Published at | Santa Monica, California |
| Refereed | Does not apply |
| Rights | © Copyright 2017 RAND Corporation and Corsham Institute |
| URL | https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF300/CF375/RAND_CF375.pdf |
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