Martha is observing Sarah complete several complex steps as part of her business analysis requirements elicitation process. In this instance Martha working alongside Sarah is actually helping Sarah complete the work so that Martha can understand all of the steps Sarah must complete.
What type of requirements elicitation technique is Martha using?
Active observation is a requirements elicitation technique where the observer (Martha) is actively participating in the tasks alongside the person being observed (Sarah) in order to understand the process and complete the requirements more effectively. Martha’s involvement in completing the steps with Sarah indicates that she is not just observing passively but is engaging actively to understand the process thoroughly, which aligns with the definition of active observation.
"There are two basic approaches for observation: Active/Noticeable : (...) A variation of this method may involve even stronger intervention into actors' activities by stimulating them to perform specific tasks." (BABOK V3 pg 306). If Martha is involved in doing specific tasks, then she is an actor and is practicing active observation. Answer is D
Can someone please explain why the answer is not C? Matha was practically helping Sara do the job. That is no longer an 'observation' in my opinion. Eager to know what other people think