Limitations of Citizen Science
In a research report published by the U.S. National Park Service, Brett Amy Thelen and Rachel K. Thiet mention the following concerns, previously reported in the literature, about the validity of volunteer-generated data:
- Some projects may not be suitable for volunteers, for instance when they use complex research methods or require arduous or repetitive work.
- Because volunteers have insufficient training in research and monitoring protocols, they are more at risk of introducing bias into the data.
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