Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Formative Evaluation: Citizen Science Program

(USA)

Research questions: To what extent do participants:

§  Use and comprehend the scientific method (including rigor) during the program?

§  Develop a sense of pride/ownership over the reserve?

§  Understand how the research will impact decisions made about the nature reserve?

§  With varying levels of commitment to the program experience and understand it differently?

Data presentation: Report for the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico

Principal evaluator: Randi Korn & Associates, Inc.

Site: Hacienda La Esperanza in Manití, Puerto Rico

Time span: March - May 2009

Contact: info@randikorn.com

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