structured analysis
[ˈstrʌk.tʃərd əˈnæl.ə.sɪs]
nounpl: structured analyses
análise estruturada
1. A systematic methodology for breaking down complex problems or systems into smaller, manageable components using formal techniques and organized approaches
The team used structured analysis to identify the root causes of the software defects.
A equipe usou análise estruturada para identificar as causas raízes dos defeitos de software.
2. In systems engineering and requirements analysis, a formal approach to understanding and documenting system requirements and functions
Structured analysis helped the business analysts document all functional and non-functional requirements.
A análise estruturada ajudou os analistas de negócios a documentar todos os requisitos funcionais e não-funcionais.
3. A disciplined process for examining data, systems, or information to draw logical conclusions and make informed decisions
Through structured analysis of market data, the company identified new growth opportunities.
Por meio de análise estruturada dos dados de mercado, a empresa identificou novas oportunidades de crescimento.
Structured analysis is a cornerstone methodology in both American and Brazilian business and technology sectors. In the USA, it's particularly emphasized in systems engineering, software development, and business analysis disciplines. In Brazil, the term has gained prominence with the growth of IT consulting and digital transformation initiatives, often used in formal project management and quality assurance contexts following international standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
breaking down the problem
taking a methodical approach
getting to the root cause
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