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What is systems analysis?

Systems analysis is the process of studying a procedure or business to identify its goal and purposes and create systems and procedures that will efficiently achieve them.

How is system analysis viewed as a problem-solving technique?

System analysis is viewed as a problem-solving technique that breaks down a system into its component pieces, and assesses how well those parts work and interact to accomplish their purpose.

What is the relationship between system analysis and requirements analysis or operations research?

The field of system analysis relates closely to requirements analysis or to operations research.

What do the terms 'analysis' and 'synthesis' mean, and where do they stem from?

The terms 'analysis' and 'synthesis' stem from Greek, meaning 'to take apart' and 'to put together', respectively. Signup and view all the answers

How is analysis defined?

Analysis is defined as the procedure by which we break down an intellectual or substantial whole. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of systems analysis?

The process of studying a procedure or business to identify its goal and purposes and create systems and procedures that will efficiently achieve them. Signup and view all the answers

How is system analysis related to requirements analysis and operations research?

The field of system analysis relates closely to requirements analysis or to operations research. Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'analysis' and 'synthesis' mean, and where do they stem from?

The terms analysis and synthesis stem from Greek, meaning 'to take apart' and 'to put together', respectively. Signup and view all the answers

How is system analysis viewed as a problem-solving technique?

System analysis is viewed as a problem-solving technique that breaks down a system into its component pieces and evaluates how well those parts work and interact to accomplish their purpose. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analysis and synthesis in scientific disciplines?

The purpose of analysis and synthesis in scientific disciplines is to denote investigative procedures, where analysis is defined as 'the procedure by which we break down an intellectual or substantial whole.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of systems analysis?

The goal of systems analysis is to study a procedure or business, identify its goals and purposes, and create systems and procedures that will efficiently achieve them. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between system analysis and operations research?

The field of system analysis relates closely to operations research. Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'analysis' and 'synthesis' mean, and where do they stem from?

The terms 'analysis' and 'synthesis' stem from Greek, meaning 'to take apart' and 'to put together', respectively. Signup and view all the answers

How is system analysis viewed in relation to decision making?

System analysis is viewed as an explicit formal inquiry carried out to help a decision maker identify a better course of action and make a better decision than they might otherwise have made. Signup and view all the answers