Results From Expert Survey on System Analysis Process Activities

Abstract

System analysis is a crucial and complex step in software engineering process, which affects the overall success of the project and quality of the project outcome. Even though Agile methods have become widely popular, these methods have no structure when it comes to requirements elicitation and specification, which can have impact on whether a project has favourable outcome. Nevertheless, regardless of the chosen approach by industry practitioners, it is important to identify, which activities are currently performed, and analyse the causes and possible issues, which are encountered. The paper presents results from expert survey on the importance of activities related to requirements elicitation, analysis and specification process and the use of tools to support this process. Delphi method, which is used to evaluate the responses, is described. Lists of activities are ranked according to importance and additional information on expert responses is given in the paper. The information can give an insight into the activities and tools that are used in the industry.

Expert Survey on Current Trends in Agile, Disciplined and Hybrid Practices for Software Development

“…Delphi method usually consists of several iterations as it can be used to reach consensus among experts [14]. However, if the aim of the expert survey is not to achieve complete harmonisation of the experts' opinions, but to find out the current situation, then several iterations are not necessary [15]. In this study, the survey has been conducted in one iteration.…”

“…Expected range for coefficient K is between 0 and 1, meaning the closer K is to 1, the higher the level of coherence among experts [15], [16]. If the value of coefficient is close to zero, additional experiments should be conducted as the level of coherence among experts has not been achieved [17].…”