Systems Life Cycle
Analysis
Design
Development and Testing
Documentation
Evaluation
Feasibility Study
Methods of Research
Data Flow Diagram
Description of existing system
Terms of reference
Criteria
Proposed solution
Observation
Questionnaires
Interviews
Looking at existing paperwork
Helps the analyst by showing the data flows, input and output requirements, processing and the types of data storage needed.
Data capture forms
Screen displays and printed reports
System flowcharts
Verification
Validation
File structures
Design and testing strategy/plan
Four testing categories: normal, abnormal, extreme and live.
Implementation
Direct
Parallel
Pilot
Phased
Technical documentation
This can lead to a redesign of part of the system if there is stong evidence to suggest that changes need to be made