Various methods have been used to capture user requirements. They include use of models, prototypes, cases among other techniques. The traditional way of doing requirements analysis has not been sufficient since they have left the task of analysis to the developer yet the users will be the main users. The research evaluates previous studies that have evaluated past requirement capture methodologies and techniques
A comprehensive synthesis of requirement analysis and knowledge acquisition is provided by (Byrd et al. 1992). There has been a move towards joint participation in requirements elicitation process in information systems. User participation is being encouraged and automation of the process is being slowly adopted. Obstacles to eliciting requirements include within obstacles, between obstacles, among obstacles (Byrd, Cossick, and Zmud, 1992). The within obstacles occur due to individual limitations of both the user and the developer to process information and solve problems. The between obstacle occurs due to different level of understanding between developers and users. Inadequate knowledge of the problem domain, user’s lack of technical expertise and lack of a common language (davis 1982; valusek and Fryback 1985) are some of the major obstacles. The among obstacles occur due to different needs among different users hence requirements analysis is necessary in-order to weigh multiple needs and also a mechanism for negotiations in-order to agree on the needs is of great importance.
(Fazlollahi and Tanniru (1991) describe the contingency model. The contingency model is one of the traditional models used. The model offered a three step process that involved determining the level of uncertainty that exists in a system then ...
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There is a great importance given to the requirement engineering stage in the SDLC(Software Requirement Life Cycle). It is the backbone which governs all the subsequent processes. Further post requirement defects would largely contribute to the failure of projects, exponentially increased cost etc. In this phase the mission needs and user requirements are received from the client and they would be converted to operational requirements and subsequently to System requirements. Based on system requirements the system would be designed and at the end the system will be developed and tested. Each system requirement should have the traceability with operational requirements and user requirements/ mission needs received from the client. Further if the requirements are not elicitated correctly it would impact the increased client dissatisfaction and would result in losing business in the future.. Therefore it is vital systematic requirement engineering process is followed. It is equally important that during Requirement process a very high attention is given to the validation process. The validation of the requirement must be carried out with different stake holders . There could be different stake holders who have different interests in the project. During the validation process of the requirements if all hidden , missing requirements or any gaps were not identified, later in the project it will contribute to scope creep. Therefore at the project inspection all the stake holders need to be identified and grouped at upfront. If not there could be a...
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This law explains the properties which a software development system should have while development of the software. The requirements phase gather the Information which assist in next phase of software engineering (software development). Requirement phase determines all the questions start from W such as after final development where the final product will be use, what type of users use it and what features or services it should provide. It is imperative to continue check and update the requirements up to when the appropriate requirements not finalize. Inadequate, incomplete or irrelative data or information of requirement may generates errors in next development phases of project. The main cause behind erroneous requirement definitions are distinct needs of several users groups and difference among their interest. (santhoshgoud, 2010)