SYSTEM MAP
A system map is a visual diagram showing components and boundaries of an
AI system, identifying relationships between elements using nodes and arrows.
It helps visualize how input, data, and stakeholders interact to achieve a goal.
Arrows with '+' or '-' signs indicate direct or inverse relationships.
Key Aspects of a System Map:
Components/Elements: Represented as shapes (often circles or nodes) holding
the key factors of the AI project.
System Boundary: Defines what is included inside the system versus what is
outside (environmental factors).
Relationships: Arrows depict how one element impacts another.
o Positive Relationship (+): Increase in A leads to an increase in B.
o Negative Relationship (-): Increase in A leads to a decrease in B.
Purpose: Helps structure thinking early, clarifies components, and
communicates the system's structure.
Steps to Create a System Map:
1. Problem Scoping: Define the goal/problem.
2. Identify Elements: List all factors (e.g., Data, Model, Output, User).
3. Define Connections: Use arrows to connect factors based on cause-and-effect.
4. Set Boundary: Draw a boundary around elements that are internal to the
system.
Example: For a smart AC system, the system map would connect
"Temperature Sensor" -> "AI Model" -> "AC Compressor," with external
factors like "Room Size" outside the boundary.