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Korallys Rodríguez October 15, 2021. Prof. Donato COMP 4400

The document discusses various data analysis techniques including: 1. Data flow diagrams (DFDs) which are used to analyze data-oriented systems. 2. The differences between logical and physical DFDs, with logical showing business operations and physical showing technical implementation. 3. Decision trees which are useful analysis tools when complex branching or sequential decisions are involved in a structured decision process.

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Korallys Rodríguez October 15, 2021. Prof. Donato COMP 4400

The document discusses various data analysis techniques including: 1. Data flow diagrams (DFDs) which are used to analyze data-oriented systems. 2. The differences between logical and physical DFDs, with logical showing business operations and physical showing technical implementation. 3. Decision trees which are useful analysis tools when complex branching or sequential decisions are involved in a structured decision process.

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Korallys Rodríguez October 15th, 2021.

Prof. Donato COMP 4400

ASSIGNMENT #3

1. What is one of the main methods available for the analyst to use when analyzing data-oriented
systems?
 Data flow diagrams (DFD’s)

2. What are the four advantages of using a data flow approach over narrative explanations of data
movement?
 Freedom from committing to the technical implementations of the system too early.
 Further understanding of the interrelationships of system and subsystems.
 Communicating current system knowledge to users through data flow diagrams.
 Analysis of the proposed system to determine if all the necessary data and processes
have been defined.

3. What is the difference between a logical and physical data flow diagram?
 A logically-oriented data flow diagram shows how the business operates.
 A physical-oriented data flow diagram shows how the system will be implemented using
technology and manual procedures.

4. What are four reasons for compiling a complete data dictionary?


 Validate the data flow diagram for completeness and accuracy.
 Provide a starting point for developing screens and reports.
 Determine the contents of data stored in files.
 Develop the logic for data flow diagram process.

5. What information is contained in the data repository?


 Contains information about the data maintained by the system including data flow
diagrams, data stores, etc. It also contains procedural logic and use cases, screen and
report design, data relationships, project requirements and project management
information, such as delivery schedules, and more.

6. What are the basic differences among data dictionary entries prepared for data stores, data
structures, and data elements?
 Data stores are created for each different data entity being stored. That is, when data
flow base elements are grouped together to form a structural record, a data store is
created for each unique structural record.
 Each data element should be defined once in the data dictionary and may also be
entered previously on an element description form.
 Data structures are usually described using algebraic notation. This method allows an
analyst to produce a view of the elements that make up the data structure, along with the
information about those elements. The analyst will denote whether in the data structure
(a repeating group) or whether two elements may exist mutually exclusive of each other.

7. Define what is meant by a structured decision.


 A structured decision is a decision for which a representative can be built or automated
easily. It usually involves specific and single objectives which aren’t difficult to achieve.

8. What four elements must be known for the systems analyst to design systems for structured
decisions?
 Conditions
 Condition alternatives
 Actions
 Action rules

9. What is the first step to take in developing a decision table?


 Is the determination of the number of conditions that may affect the decision. The number
of conditions becomes the number of rows in the top half of the decision table.

10. What are the main uses of decision trees in systems analysis?
 System analyst can use decision trees when complex branching occurs in a structured
decision process. Decision trees are also useful when it is essential to keep a string of
decision in a particular sequence.

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