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2.16. Summary

Genetic algorithm method will help a user to optimize in scheduling system Unikom, 2005, p.17-25 . Similarity, Strategi Algoritmik 2008 argued that genetic algorithm approach is used to solve the scheduling problem and genetic algorithm approach is a type of computational approach that used to overcome the problem which is designed by biology and evolution procesess. In terms of the relationship of optimization with genetic algorithm and fuzzy relation, Steven 2006 stated that fuzzy relation will used to calculate the competence of the lecturer and genetic algorithm will used to find the best solution. Genetic Algorithm is a kind of searching algorithm methods. Based on Suyanto 2007, Genetic Algorithm is a kind of searching algorithm method, which can be used to solve automatic programming, soft computing and can be used to achieve the optimal parameter. 61 PART III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1. Introduction

The previous chapter has thoroughly discussed the concept and the meaning of Lecturing Scheduling Systems. In particular, a review of the current technologies used and research done to study the factors that affect the adoption of Lecturing scheduling systems have been studied. This chapter presents the methodology to determine the relationships that exist between the research variables and the requirements for the development of the system design based on actual office settings. In doing so, first the various research strategies are looked into, and their weaknesses and strengths weighed and the selection of the research strategy is made to be able to meet the objectives laid down in the research. This chapter then further details the case profiles of the three cases studied during this research.

3.2. Research Method

A research method is a strategy of enquiry which moves from the underlying philosophical assumptions to research design and data collection Myers Avison 2002 and can be broadly classified as qualitative research and quantitative research. Keen 1987 proposed that the mission of IS research is to study the effective design, delivery, use and impact of 62 information technology in organisations and society. In deciding upon what methodology should be used, it is imperative to take into consideration that what is most important is the information obtained, and not the methodology used to obtain the information. Galliers and Land 1987 state that there exist a range of information research methodologies each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and that the choice of an appropriate approach should be made depending upon the focus or object of the research. After consider, the things above, the writer choose waterfall method as the system development method.

3.3. The System Developing Method