Survey - Species distribution modelling: A domain knowledge centred XAI framework

Background

Species distribution modelling (SDM) uses climatic and environmental variables to determine where and why a species will be located at a given location at a specific time.

Figure 1 shows a high level SDM process and Figure 2 is the proposed framework whereby data scientists collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) in SDM development.

After reviewing Figure 1 and Figure 2, please answer the 5 multiple choice questions.

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Figure 1: High Level SDM Overview

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Figure 2: SDM XAI Framework

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* 1. Generally, how important do you believe domain knowledge is in the overall development of XAI models?

Not important

Slightly important

Neutral

Important

Very important

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* 2. How much more likely would you be to trust the SDM if it was developed with the provided XAI framework?

Much less likely

Less likely

Neutral

More likely

Much more likely

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* 3. How much more likely would you be to use the SDM to dictate a conservation planning decision if it was developed with the provided XAI framework?

Much less likely

Less likely

Neutral

More likely

Much more likely

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* 4. How do you think using the provided XAI framework would impact the interpretability of the model output for a non-technical stakeholder?

Much less interpretable

Much more interpretable

No impact

More interpretable

Much more interpretable

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* 5. This provided framework applies to SDM. How effective do you believe a similar framework would be if applied to other sensitive domains such as healthcare or law?

Not effective

Slightly effective

Neutral

Effective

Very effective