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Root Cause Analysis: 5 Whys

The 5 Whys is a simple root cause method: ask why a problem occurred, verify the answer, and repeat until you reach a cause that, once removed, stops the problem from returning.

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The 5 Whys is a simple root cause method: ask why a problem occurred, verify the answer, and repeat until you reach a cause that, once removed, stops the problem from returning.

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