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Function AnalysisWhatFunction Analysis is the technique for defining an Application System's Functions. WhyKnowing an Application System's Functions allows you to estimate how long it will take to build the Application System, measure possible software packages for fit and defines what the Application System must be capable of performing. When and WhereThis technique is used during the Enterprise Analysis, Business Area Analysis, System Definition and Design project lifecycle phases. Function Analysis is normally performed in a Joint Application Design (JAD) workshop. HowThe results of Function Analysis are documented in a Function Decomposition. See "Joint Application Design (JAD) Workshop Facilitator's Guide" for details on how to perform Function Analysis. Also SeeFunction Analysis is one of the significant Threads that exist throughout PMMentor (PMM). To print a "Handout Pack" for this Thread, create and print a title page based on that shown under the "Methodology Threads" topic and then return to this topic by clicking on the "Back" button, click on the "Print" button (to print this topic to act as a Table of Contents) and then click on each of the following topics in turn. When the topic is displayed, click on the "Print" button, then click on the "Back" button to return to this topic and choose the next topic to print. Common Processes and Cycle Times Data Is More Stable Than Functions Develop Function Decomposition High-Level Project Scope Definition Joint Application Design (JAD) Joint Application Design (JAD) Workshop Facilitator's Guide Maintain High-Level Project Scope Definition Quality Function Deployment (QFD) Standard Entity, Attribute, Process, Procedure, Function and Task Abbreviations Validation and Derivation Task |
