Citizen Science

SOURCE earthquake.usgs.gov
The content is about contributing to citizen science on an official US government website.

Key Points

  • Citizen science involves public participation in scientific research
  • It can involve various fields such as astronomy, biology, environmental science, etc.
  • Citizen science projects often rely on volunteers to collect data or analyze information

Pros

  • Contributes to scientific research
  • Allows citizens to participate in scientific projects
  • Can lead to discoveries and innovations

Cons

  • May require time and effort
  • Not all projects may be of interest to everyone