Tools and methods

Citizen participation makes it possible to rethink the tools and methods of scientific research.
In citizen science projects, knowledge is shared by systematizing collective intelligence. The massive collection of data must be structured and must use standardized protocols for validation. It is important to strike a balance between a rewarding experience for the participant and scientific rigour.

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Por qué

Citizen participation redefines the tools and methods used in scientific research:

  • It provides a forum for sharing knowledge.
  • It provides form and structure for collective intelligence.
  • It gathers data on a massive scale.
  • It organizes data and knowledge according to standardized protocols.
How

Communities take part in the data collection process:

  • Document observations of the surroundings.
  • Provide personal perspectives.
  • Categorize elements under supervision.
  • Use mobile devices and low-cost sensors.
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Recommendations
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  • Facilitate self-learning and self-reflection
  • Develop gamification strategies
  • Maintain the rigour of scientific research
  • Consider quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools
  • Use standardized methods to engage communities
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  • Envisage scenarios in the execution stage
  • Address the needs of the participating communities
  • Guarantee technological inclusion and offer alternatives if necessary
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  • Prepare materials and guides for the autonomous use of tools and methods
  • Share methodologies and protocols among the scientific community
  • Standardize tools, methods and protocols for different communities and contexts
  • Contrast or calibrate using validated sources, methods, data and information
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