Stages 1: Finding problem Stages 2: Expressing in detail Stage 3: Developing the root definition Stage 4: Building conceptual models Stage 5: Comparing models with the real world Stage 6: Identifying changes Stage 7: Taking action Determine and define the research questions Select the cases and determine data gathering and analysis techniques Prepare to collect the data Collect data in the field Evaluate and analyze the data Prepare the report Design: craft the research questions Design: select the cases Design: decide on data gathering and analysis techniques Design: prepare to collect data Collect data in the field Evaluate and analyze the data Report and discuss your findings
Research Work Process Phase Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3 Phase 4
Phase 5
Waterfall Stage Design: craft the research questions Design: select the cases Work Analysis Design: decide on data gathering and analysis techniques Design: prepare to collect data Collect data in the field Requirement Specifications & Outline Design Evaluate and analyze the data Detailed Design & Development Report and discuss your findings Implementation
SSM Process Stages 1: Finding problem Stages 2: Expressing in detail Expressing problem status
Objective Promoting the understanding of work
Stage 3: Developing the root definition Clarifying CATWOE
Arranging necessary functions
Stage 4: Building conceptual models Creation of conceptual model Stage 5: Comparing models with the real world Comparison of the conceptual model and the real world Stage 6: Identifying changes Stage 7: Taking action Innovating and improving the real world situation
Arranging Specifications Discuss of the entire process by all personnel Clarifying operations