Citizen Science Quiz

What is the main focus of citizen science?

• Developing and enacting science by citizens themselves

• None of the above

• Assisting the needs and concerns of citizens

• Both of the above

What is the goal of the project Ground Truth 2.0?

• To assess radiation levels using citizen observatories

• To monitor pollution and take pictures of flora and fauna

• To distribute Geiger counters after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster

• To encourage a three-way conversation between laypeople, scientists, and policymakers

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What is the potential benefit of citizen science for children according to François Taddei?

• Increased susceptibility to emotional appeals

• Decreased curiosity and investigation

• Revival of critical thinking

• Exposure to fake news

What is a challenge faced by citizen science in terms of data quality?

• Lack of participation from scientists

• Privacy issues

• Deviations from standard protocols

• Ethical concerns

What is the concern raised by Philip Mirowski regarding citizen data?

• The data generated by citizens is not used for any purpose

• The people who generate the data have no say in what's done with it

• The data gathered could be used for good purposes

• The fate of citizen data is not a concern

What is the main reason for the decline in participation in some citizen science projects?

• Lack of available technology

• Decreased funding for projects

• Fatigue from too many options

• Lack of interest from the public

What is the main societal force driving the growth of citizen science?

• Decrease in connectedness

• Rise of expensive sensor technologies

• Thirst for data

• Decrease in transparency and accessibility of science

What is the main reason for some people to participate in citizen science projects according to Steffen Fritz?

• To contribute to science

• To receive Amazon vouchers

• To conduct research on their own

• All of the above

What is the main goal of the project led by Muki Haklay?

• To monitor air quality

• To track outbreaks of migratory locusts

• To assess radiation levels using citizen observatories

• To encourage a three-way conversation between laypeople, scientists, and policymakers

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What is the main role of Filip Meysman in the field of citizen science?

• To distribute air-pollution samplers to participants

• To model air quality

• To conduct research on his own

• To assess nitrogen dioxide concentrations at 'nose height'