Abstract
The natural sciences include the life and physical sciences and study nature through observing and understanding phenomena, testing hypotheses, and performing experiments. Key principles such as reliability, validity, objectivity, and predictability are achieved through transparent assumptions, methods, data, and interpretations as well as multidisciplinarity. In this chapter we present insights into the genesis of citizen science in the natural sciences and reflect on the intellectual history of the natural sciences in relation to citizen science today. Further, we consider the current scientific approaches and achievements of natural science projects, which are applying citizen science to address empirical and/or theoretical research, focusing on monitoring programmes. Presenting examples and case studies, we focus on the key characteristics of the scientific inquiries being investigated in the natural sciences through citizen science. Finally, we discuss the consequences of engagement in scientific processes in relation to the future of natural scientists in a complex world.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Science of Citizen Science |
| Place of Publication | Cham |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 79-96 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030582784 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030582777 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Jan 2021 |
Keywords
- Empirical research
- Biodiversity monitoring
- Theoretical research
- Data-driven research
- DIY biology
OECD Field of Science
- 1.6 Biological Sciences
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