Anecdata: Closing the citizen science "data loop"
Bailey D and Disney J. 2016. Anecdata: Closing the citizen science "data loop". Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory
From the abstract: "Anecdata.org, developed at the MDI Biological Laboratory, is a free online platform where citizen scientists can host their projects and collect, view, analyze and download a wide range of geo-referenced environmental data. Since launching in 2014, Anecdata is used by over 400 citizen scientists and is now home to 30 projects ranging from the Gulf of Maine to the Caribbean to the Pacific Northwest. Needs assessments with project coordinators show us that showcasing and analyzing data can be as important as data collection; citizen scientists enjoy being able to see their data in the context of the project’s data as a whole. We believe that the continued development of tools allowing citizen scientists to explore, pivot, analyze, and ask questions about data will be of great use in further closing the citizen science “data loop”, providing an avenue for citizens to turn knowledge into action."
- Type
- Poster
- Authors
- Bailey, Duncan; Disney, Jane
- Date of Issue
- 2016-10-05
- Publisher
- Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- Database, Education, Environmental Impact, Observations, Research & Studies