Exam 5: Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

The duties and responsibilities of the systems analyst are to identify the ________,the attributes,and even the associated attributes that need to be gathered in the sample.

A systems analyst can use one of four main types of samples: convenience,purposive,simple random,and complex random.

The simplest method of probability sampling is called ________ sampling.

An office lighted with warm,incandescent lighting indicates a tendency toward more casual communication.

Trade journals and newspaper clippings observed in an office indicate that the manager has an interest in external information.

Which determines the sample size?

When using the analyst's playscript,activities are recorded using nouns that describe the outcome.

What are the four steps to follow to design a good sample?

The absolute number is less important in sampling than the percentage of the population.

Which is not a quantitative document available for interpretation in any business?

The absolute number is more important in sampling than the percentage of the:

Which is not one of four steps that a systems analyst must follow to design a good sample?

It is necessary to interview more people just because it is a larger organization.

In the simplest method of probability sampling,stratified sampling,the systems analyst would,for example,choose to interview every nth person on a list of company employees.

A good rule of thumb is to interview:

The systems analyst can gain an understanding of the credibility exhibited by managers in the organization by observing their clothing.

Which of the following is a reason why a systems analyst would want perform sampling?

Data-gathering bias can be reduced by sampling.

Analysis of memo content will provide you with a clear idea of the values,attitudes,and beliefs of organization members.

What provides periodic updates of what is occurring in the business?