analysetiden

Analysetiden is a term used in Danish and Norwegian contexts to denote the period allocated for analyzing a problem, data, or requirements before implementing solutions. It is a component of project planning and is applied in fields such as software development, management consulting, and scientific research. The purpose of analysetiden is to clarify objectives, identify constraints, and reduce risk by turning vague goals into concrete specifications.

Common activities during analysetiden include defining the problem, outlining scope and objectives, collecting and assessing data quality, conducting exploratory data analysis, gathering and refining requirements, performing feasibility studies, and building initial models or hypotheses. It may also involve stakeholder interviews, workshops, and documenting findings and assumptions.

In project management, analysetiden is planned within the overall timeline and budget. In traditional waterfall projects, it typically precedes design and development. In agile environments, analysis is often integrated into iterations or sprints, with timeboxed exploration and rapid feedback loops.

Measuring analysetiden can involve planned effort in person-hours, calendar duration, or the share of total project time devoted to analysis activities. The appropriate length depends on problem complexity, data availability, and quality requirements. Insufficient analysetiden can lead to unclear requirements and later rework, while excessive time can delay delivery.

See also: requirements analysis, data analysis, project planning, risk management, exploratory data analysis.