In Their Own Words: The Significance of Participant Perceptions in Assessing Entomology Citizen Science Learning Outcomes Using a Mixed Methods Approach

In Their Own Words: The Significance of Participant Perceptions in Assessing Entomology Citizen Science Learning Outcomes Using a Mixed Methods Approach

A mixed methods study was used to transcend the traditional pre-, post-test approach of citizen science evaluative research by integrating adults’ test scores with their perceptions. We assessed how contributory entomology citizen science affects participants’ science self-efficacy, self-efficacy fo...

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Main Authors: Louise I. Lynch, Jenny M. Dauer, Wayne A. Babchuk, Tiffany Heng-Moss, Doug Golick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
citizen science
mixed methods
perceived influence
self-efficacy
attitude towards insects
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/9/1/16

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