From Mental Models to Machine Learning Models via Conceptual Models

Although much research continues to be carried out on modeling of information systems, there has been a lack of work that relates the activities of modeling to human mental models. With the increased emphasis on machine learning systems, model development remains an important issue. In this research, we propose a framework for progressing from humanmental models to machine learning models and implementation via the use of conceptual models. The framework is illustrated by an application to a citizen science project. Recommendations for the use of the framework are proposed.