A Process Model for Developing Inductive Applications

A growing interest in real-world applications of inductive techniques signi es the need for methodologies for applying them. So far a number of methodologies for applying inductive learning techniques are described. After reviewing several published approaches, a number of unsolved problems are discussed, two major problems being the lack of attention to nontechnical issues and the focus of most approaches on speci c, well de ned problems with a limited scope. We propose the MeDIA-model as a reference structure for the application of inductive learning techniques that covers the issues mentioned in other approaches and generalises from problem speci c approaches. The model is part of a methodology that aims at supporting the application of inductive learning techniques in various settings, and helps to plan projects where such techniques are involved.