The influence of sampling design on spatial data quality in a geographic citizen science project

摘要: Geographic citizen science has much potential to assist in wildlife research and conservation, but the quality of observation data is a key concern. We examined effects sampling design on spatial collected for koala project Australia. Data were from three samples—volunteers (n = 454), an Internet panel 103), landowners 35)—to assess quality, dimension projects rarely considered. The locational accuracy observations among samples was similar when benchmarked against authoritative (i.e., expert-derived distribution model), there differences quantity generated. Fewer location generated per participant by sample than volunteer or landowner samples. Spatial preferences land uses affecting conservation also mapped, with more likely map locations residential tourism development volunteers less likely. These have influence social acceptability future proposals. With careful design, both use can be included within same augment scientific assessments identify opportunities constraints.