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I want to measure the impacts of my initiative on science and technology
…by assessing the scientific value of its data

Aggregate indicator title

Scientific value of data

Description

The scientific value of the data generated by the project

Domain

Science & Technology

Qualitative/Quantitative

Quantitative

Primary/Secondary data

Secondary data

Source of data

Raw classification files and project backups generated by the Zooniverse platform, as well as web analytics for individual projects, blogs, and Twitter feeds

Time series

No

Unit of measurement (observation)

Absolute values 

Unit of analysis

Project

Analytical level (logic model)

Outcome and impact

Links with indicators in other domains

N/A

Data collection method(s)

Review of project documentations; web analytics for individual projects, blogs, and Twitter feeds

Data collection item(s)

Not indicated, but can be derived from the 'indicator building' field

Indicator building
  • Publication Rate 
  • Completeness of Analysis
  • Academic Impact
Availability of data

Low

Feasibility

Minimal resources required

Comments/caveats
Source of indicator definition

Cox et al. (2015