After mastering the material in this chapter, you will be able to:
- Identify the drivers of information gathering during system development.
- Describe some of the principal sources of information for systems analysis.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of gathering information through interviews, questionnaires, and observation.
- Summarize how to prepare for an interview.
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using joint application development during analysis and design.
- Explain important considerations in evaluating information gathered for used in system development.
- Summarize some key concerns in communicating information.
- State what you should do when preparing an oral presentation.
