Bayesian Belief Network decision support systems are most effectively used as part of a participatory process. It is imperative to get active involvement of stakeholders in this process for a proper construction of variables, selection of states, identification of links, etc.

Community 
The learning experience: Evolves from work with a coalition or group.
The learning experience: Builds on locally existing skills and resources.
The learning experience: Provides training to increase skills needed to accomplish goals identified by the group.

Citation: Henriksen, H. J., Rasmussen, P., Brandt, G., Von Buelow, D., & Jensen, F. V. (2007). Public participation modelling using bayesian networks in management of groundwater contamination. Environmental Modelling & Software, 22(8), 1101-1113. from the Environmental Sciences and Pollution Mgmt database.
Citation Type: Research