Systems Analysis and DesignKendall and Kendall's "Systems Analysis and Design," 8e is a human-centered book that concisely presents the latest systems development methods, tools and techniques to readers in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. The eighth edition highlights the latest advancements in the rapidly changing IS field. Part I Systems Analysis Fundamentals: Assuming the Role of the Systems Analyst; Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems; Project Management. Part II Information Requirements Analysis: Information Gathering: Interactive Methods; Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods; Agile Modeling and Prototyping. Part III The Analysis Process: Using Data Flow Diagrams; Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries; Process Specifications and Structured Decisions; Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design using UML. Part IV The Essentials of Design: Designing Effective Output; Designing Effective Input; Designing Databases; Human-Computer Interaction. Part V Quality Assurance and Implementation: Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures; Quality Assurance and Implementation. For professionals interested in the latest systems development methods, tools and techniques in systems analysis and design. |
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| Title | Systems Analysis and Design |
| Authors | Kenneth E. Kendall, Julie E. Kendall |
| Edition | 8, illustrated |
| Publisher | Pearson Prentice Hall, 2011 |
| ISBN | 0135094909, 9780135094907 |
| Length | 600 pages |
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