Can citizen science increase trust in research? A case study of delineating Polish metropolitan areas

We assess the relationship between citizens’ participation in scientific research and public trust results within social sciences. conduct an online citizen science quasi-experiment concerning delineation of metropolitan areas Poland’s two major cities. It consists stages. In stage one, participants one region are exposed to directly involved delineating boundaries their local area. two, we add another which not process. both regions ask evaluate level presented maps respective areas: based on historical data regression analysis other region. Our contribution literature lies areas. First, demonstrate how can be used urban studies delineate exhibiting strong functional connections. Second, show that residents process increases study compared non-participatory ‘traditional academic’ research. These confirm programs deserve strongly supported by European institutions as a possible means resolving credibility crisis science, evidence-based policies.