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Citizen science is scientific research that is partly or entirely carried out by ordinary people. Citizen science involves the public in scientific research. It has been utilized especially in natural and technical sciences. Practical examples of research conducted by citizens are birdwatching and participating in archaeological digs.
The role of citizen scientist:
Source: Recommendation for citizen science (2022)
Citizen science is also about societal interaction at various stages of research. The interaction is also guided by legislation:
See also: Open science recommendation and checklist for research, development and innovation activities in collaboration between research organisations and companies (National Open Science and Research Coordination, 2022)
The Open Science Policy of Tampere University (pdf) highlights citizen science as:
"Research and science communications, business partnerships and citizen science can promote interaction and openness. Open Science also means that people who are not members of the academic community are encouraged to join research processes when appropriate. Citizen science increases societal interaction, innovations, continuous learning, and sustainable development as well as the impact of research and science."
The European Citizen Science Association has developed the principles of citizen science:
ECSA (European Citizen Science Association). 2015. Ten Principles of Citizen Science. Berlin. http://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/XPR2N