With respect to scoping a problem in AI Project Cycle, explain 4 Ws Problem Canvas in detail.
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Model Answer
The 4 Ws Problem Canvas is a tool used during the Problem Scoping stage of the AI Project Cycle to clearly define a problem. It consists of four questions:
- What – What is the problem to be solved? This defines the aim and objective of the project.
- Who – Who are the stakeholders affected by the problem? This identifies the target users and beneficiaries.
- Where – Where does the problem occur? This defines the context or domain (e.g., healthcare, agriculture).
- Why – Why is it important to solve this problem? This establishes the purpose and impact of the AI solution.
Together, these four questions help set a clear, structured problem statement before moving to data acquisition.
Source: Chapter 1, Section 1.1 – AI Project Cycle
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Explanation
- The examiner expects all 4 Ws named and explained — one point each ≈ 1 mark each.
- Keep each point to one sentence; do not over-elaborate.
- The passage directly states that Problem Scoping is about "setting the goal" and "looking at various parameters" — link your answer to this.
- Do not confuse 4 Ws with the full 6 stages of the AI Project Cycle; the question is specifically about the canvas within Problem Scoping.