Answer to Question #270510 in Psychology for Kelvin Tito

Question

Question 1

(a) Define the following terms:

(i) System

(ii) Analysis

(iii) Design (6 marks)

(b) Outline THREE characteristics of a good system. (3 marks)

(c) outline FOUR skills that a systems analyst needs to possess. (4 marks)

(e) With the use of a suitable diagram, explain the various decision-making levels in an organization. (9 marks)

(f) Describe any FOUR data collection tools commonly used in Systems Analysis and Design. (8 marks)

Question 2

(i) Define the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). (2 marks)

(ii) Briefly explain any FOUR stages of the SDLC. (8 marks)

(iii) With the use of an appropriate diagram describe the Waterfall (linear) model, as used in Systems Analysis and Design. (5 marks)

Question 3

(i) Describe the concept of Software Engineering (2 marks)

(ii) List THREE habits that may separate good Architects from highly effective Architects (3 marks)

Answer 1

Question 1 a

A system is defined as a collection of pieces that interact to generate a unified whole. Systems theory has been applied to psychology, and the topic is now known as systems psychology.

ii)

Data analysis is the process of measuring and testing the information gathered in a research project in order to derive conclusions.

iii)

The allocation of participants to distinct groups in an experiment is referred to as experimental design.

Question b

The system should have a defined goal in mind.

Accountability is required of the system.

It is necessary to record the system.

Question c

• Strong analytic abilities.
• The devil is in the details.
• Teamwork abilities.
• Communication abilities, both written and vocal.

Question f

Observation is the most dependable source of information for a systems analyst.

Sampling. How much data is adequate is a vital question for the systems analyst.

When a systems analyst needs a little amount of data from a big group of individuals, questionnaires are effective.

Question 2

i) The Software Development Life Cycle, or SDLC, is a method for producing high-quality, low-cost software in the least amount of time. SDLC is a well-structured flow of stages that enables a company to swiftly develop high-quality software that has been thoroughly tested and is ready for production.

Question 3

i) Through the use of software programming languages, software engineering is the process of understanding user demands and designing, developing, and testing end-user applications that will meet those goals. It refers to the use of engineering concepts to the creation of software. Through the use of software programming languages, software engineering is the process of understanding user demands and designing, developing, and testing end-user applications that will meet those goals. It refers to the use of engineering concepts to the creation of software.

ii)

• Be creative while mastering the mathematics.
• Design talent that is second to none
• Communication skills