System Analysis And Design

Subject

Teacher

Madam Saima Siraj Soomro

Group no # 0212Bs(cs)22 12Bs(cs)58 12Bs(cs)59 12Bs(cs)65

What Do You Mean By Analytical Skills

Analytical skill is the ability tovisualize, articulate, and solve bothcomplex and uncomplicatedproblems and concepts and makedecisions that are sensible and basedon available information. Such skillsinclude demonstration of the abilityto apply logical thinking to gatheringand analyzing information, designingand testing solutions to problems,and formulating plans.

The economic decisions we make impact how we live and thefuture of companies and markets

WHY ANALYZE INFORMATION ?

The political decisions we make can change the course of legislationlocally, regionally and globally

WHY ANALYZE INFORMATION ?

The business decisions we make can enhance the quality of our workand even open doors to new opportunities

WHY ANALYZE INFORMATION ?

The personal decisions we make affect the relationships you havewith family, friends and coworkers

WHY ANALYZE INFORMATION ?

What Do You Really Do To Have Those Skills ?

Problem solvingFormulate, Solve, and Interpret

„ModelsFormulate, analyze, predict

„EstimationReasonableness of results, checking answers

„ReadingComprehend and analyze mathematical text

WritingExpress quantitative ideas and facts effectively in writing

„SpeakingExpress quantitative ideas and facts effectively orally

„Information literacyAccess and make effective use of quantitative information

This Is How You Go About It

.Make no assumptions

Turn information into knowledge

Ask the right questions

5 TIPS TO BETTER ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Realize what you don’t know

Don’t take what you see at face value

ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

What do we know already?

What do we need to know?

What are the expected results?

How will we act on this once we have the data?

How much time am I allotted on this research?

When is the information needed?

REALIZE WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW

Don’t be embarrassed to ask simple questions

Start from the bottom to ensure you cover all the bases

Allow your research to guide you into different directions

MAKE NO ASSUMPTIONS

Does the requestor really know what they want?

Are you sure that the information will be easily found?

Is it possible that someone may have gathered similar information?

Do you have enough time to complete the task?

If in doubt about the results or the format of the report…ask.

DON’T TAKE THINGS AT FACE VALUE

Errors occur by both man and machine

Cross-reference statistics and research when possible

Look deeper to determine the real value in the information

Validate sources to ensure their credibility, especially those online

Turn Information into Knowledge

After collecting information, review and assemble it

Create categories that help organize it

Look for patterns of recurring data

Add your perspective to what you’ve uncovered

Summarize analysis to crystallize the findings

Bring value to the information by keeping your requestor in mind

Let’s have a look at some way examplesof analytical skills and how they mightapply in a work environment. There aremany examples of analytical skills. A fewexamples include:

Examples of Good Analytical Skills

Analyzing abilities

Examples of Good Analytical Skills

Analyzing abilities