What is the Five Whys analysis?

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Why-Why analysis is a problem-solving technique used to identify the root cause of a problem by repeatedly asking 'why' until the underlying cause is determined.

Why-Why analysis is also known as the 5 Whys technique.
It helps to uncover the underlying causes of a problem rather than just addressing the symptoms.
The technique involves asking 'why' multiple times to dig deeper into the problem.
Each 'why' question leads to another 'why' question until the root cause is identified.
By identifying the root cause, effective solutions can be implemented to prevent the problem from recurring.
Example: If a machine breaks down, the first 'why' could be 'Why did the machine break down?' The answer might be 'Because a part failed.' Then the next 'why' could be 'Why did the part fail?' and so on.
The technique can be used in various fields such as manufacturing, software development, healthcare, etc.

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It's way to find out how actual incident will happen

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