All Flashcards
How is crowdsourcing applied in disaster relief efforts?
Mapping affected areas, identifying needs, and coordinating aid through online platforms.
How is citizen science used in environmental monitoring?
Collecting data on air and water quality, tracking wildlife populations, and monitoring climate change impacts.
How is crowdsourcing used in software development?
Testing software, identifying bugs, and contributing code through open-source projects.
Give a real-world example of crowdsourcing for translation services.
Wikipedia's translation project, where volunteers translate articles into different languages.
How is crowdsourcing applied in urban planning?
Gathering feedback on proposed developments, identifying community needs, and mapping resources.
Give a real-world example of citizen science in astronomy.
Zooniverse's Galaxy Zoo project, where volunteers classify galaxies based on images.
How is crowdsourcing used for medical research?
Analyzing medical images, transcribing patient records, and identifying potential drug targets.
Give a real-world example of crowdsourcing in journalism.
ProPublica's Documenting Hate project, where people report hate crimes and incidents.
How is citizen science used in biodiversity research?
Collecting data on species distribution, monitoring invasive species, and assessing ecosystem health.
How is crowdsourcing used in creating online encyclopedias?
Wikipedia allows users to contribute and edit articles, creating a collaborative knowledge base.
What is the core principle behind citizen science?
Leveraging the public's help to conduct scientific research and gather data.
What is the main goal of crowdsourcing?
To obtain input, information, or resources from a large online group.
How does the internet facilitate collaboration in science?
By providing access to data, enabling communication, and connecting researchers globally.
Explain the concept of 'wisdom of the crowd'.
The idea that a large group's aggregated knowledge is often more accurate than an individual expert's.
Explain how citizen science can lead to increased public engagement with science.
By allowing individuals to actively participate in research, fostering a sense of ownership and interest.
What role does technology play in enabling crowdsourcing?
Technology provides the platforms and tools necessary to connect individuals, collect data, and manage information.
What are the ethical considerations surrounding data privacy in crowdsourcing projects?
Ensuring data is anonymized, securely stored, and used only for the intended purpose.
Explain the importance of data validation in citizen science projects.
Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data collected by non-experts through verification methods.
How do online platforms contribute to the success of crowdsourcing initiatives?
They provide a centralized space for communication, data collection, and project management.
What are the potential biases in crowdsourced data, and how can they be mitigated?
Biases can arise from self-selection, demographic skews, or lack of training. Mitigation strategies include diverse recruitment, data weighting, and quality control measures.
What is the definition of Citizen Science?
Scientific research conducted by the general public.
What is the definition of Crowdsourcing?
Gathering input or information from a large group of people online.
What is the definition of Crowdfunding?
Raising money from a large group of people online.
Define 'Data Collection' in the context of Citizen Science.
The process of gathering measurements and observations from the natural world or human activities.
Define 'Bias' in the context of crowdsourced data.
Systematic errors in data collection or interpretation that can skew results.
Define 'Volunteer Computing'.
A type of crowdsourcing where individuals donate their computing resources to solve complex problems.
Define 'Open Source' in the context of collaboration.
A development method that promotes access to the design and production of goods, allowing redistribution and modification.
Define 'Data Analysis' in the context of citizen science.
The process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information, draw conclusions, and support decision-making.
Define 'Algorithm'.
A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task.
Define 'Data Set'.
A collection of related sets of information that is composed of separate elements but can be manipulated as a unit by a computer.