You are the business analyst for your organization and are coaching Roberta on how business analysis works. Roberta is confused about what a business analysis methodology is during the business analysis planning and monitoring phase of the business analysis duties.
What is a methodology?
A methodology is a formalized and repeatable business analysis approach. A methodology provides a structured framework that guides business analysts in performing their tasks, ensuring consistency and efficiency across various projects. It is a set of principles, tools, and practices that can be applied to deliver business analysis effectively.
BABOK: P202
Plan Business Analysis Approach: describes the planning of business analysis work from creation or selection of a methodology to planning the individual activities, tasks, and deliverables. (page 21 BABOK V3). Then A methodology is a formalized and repeatable business analysis approach.
Option A Babok v2 page 23
A is correct. As per BABOK v3 3.1.2, The business analysis approach may be defined by a methodology or by organizational standards. In some organizations, elements of the business analysis approach may be standardized and formalized into a repeatable business analysis process which can be leveraged for each effort.