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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > social sciences > sociology > community development > citizen participation > citizen science
Preferred Term:

citizen science

Definition:
Voluntary public participation in the scientific process, addressing real-world problems in ways that may include formulating research questions, conducting scientific experiments, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, making new discoveries, developing technologies and applications, for solving complex problems.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
citizen participation
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/339426
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