Download or read book Surveying Fundamentals for Business Analysts written by Carol Deutschlander and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Easy Approach to Using Surveys to Elicit Requirements! Surveying is an excellent way to elicit requirements, but reliable resources that examine survey methods are hard to find — until now. Surveying Fundamentals for Business Analysts presents the basics of developing and executing efficient and effective surveys. It offers detailed descriptions of the different types of surveys and guidance on how to choose the right survey for your task as well as how to identify stakeholders and participants. Surveying Fundamentals also presents specific instructions on writing effective questions and gearing them toward a particular audience. This practical guide provides the fundamentals you need to conduct and present the results of surveys — in one simple source. Follow the author's step-by-step approach to: • Determine the scope of the survey • Design questions that will capture specific data • Analyze the data objectively and effectively • Report the findings clearly Add effective surveying to your list of business analysis skills!