AI PROJECT CYCLE

AI Project Cycle Framework

Topics to be
covered 4w’s Problem Canvas
 AI PROJECT CYCLE
An AI PROJECT CYCLE refers to clearly defined different stages from
initiation to closure of an AI Project to achieve defined project objectives in
specified time schedule.

Various stages of AI Project Cycle:-

i. Problem Scoping ii. Data Acquisition iii. Data Exploration
iv. Modelling v. Evaluation
 AI PROJECT CYCLE
1. Problem Scoping:- It means selecting a problem and finding a solution for it using
AI technology.
2. Data Acquisition:- It means collecting raw data for the purpose of reference or
analysis for the project.
3. Data Exploration:- It refers to the techniques and tools used to visualize data
through complex statistical methods.
4. Modelling:- It is the design phase where we select the right algorithm to develop a
working model for the project. In this step, the algorithm is converted into a model.
During this stage only, the TRAINING DATA and TESTING DATA are also decided.
5. Evaluation:- This is the stage where we check if the model is capable of achieving
required goals or not.
 4Ws Problem Canvas
The 4Ws Problem Canvas is the basic template used for defining the scope of a
problem being solved. It helps in understanding the problem in clearer way and thus
forms a good basis for its solution. It has four sections:-
 4Ws Problem Canvas
1. WHO:- “WHO” block figures the people getting affected directly or indirectly due
to it, i.e., who the ‘STAKEHOLDERS’.

2. WHAT:- Under the “WHAT” block the nature the problem is studied?

3. WHERE:- Here the focus is on the context/situation/location of the problem i.e.,

studying the situation and the context of the problem.

4. WHY:- In the “WHY” block, the benefits of the solution to the stakeholders are
analyzed.
 PROBLEM STATEMENT TEMPLATE
A PROBLEM STATEMENT refers to a clearly defined problem that states the factors
behind (the nature of the problem), why the problem is to be solved and for whom
the solution will be beneficial (the stakeholders).

A PROBLEM STATEMENT TEMPLATE gives a clear idea about basic framework

required to achieve the goal by identifying the right problem to solve and
understand it perfectly. It uses 4W’s Canvas which is a tool to find out WHAT the
problem is, WHERE it arises, WHO get affected with it, and WHY it is a problem,
Thus, Problem Statement Template helps us to explore a problem from various
angles and bring clarity about the problem to be solved.
 PROBLEM STATEMENT TEMPLATE
4W Canvas Examples
For the first example let us say there is a long waiting line for the parking area in the mall near your house.
People often park their cars on the roads rather than wait for their turn. This creates traffic problems. And
this is the problem that you are going to solve.

Let’s get answer to the 4Ws:

•Who is facing the problem – The car owners of the city.
•What is the problem – They have to wait for a long time for parking space.
•Where does the problem exist – In the XYZ Mall when they visit them.
•Why are you are trying to solve this problem – To develop a software that calculates the average wait time
before the next parking space falls vacant, so that somebody’s waiting in the line. They will know they have
just two minutes to wait and then they’ll join the queue and park the car in the parking.
Problem Statement
Car Owners of the city have to wait for a long time for
parking space when they visit the XYZ Mall, and we can
develop a software that calculates the average wait time
before the next parking space falls vacant..
THANK YOU