| • | Root cause analysis is the process of learning from consequences. The consequences can be desirable, but most root cause analysis deals with adverse consequences, e.g., the so-called d-words: death, damage, delay, disruption, dollars (of loss), disgrace, discredit, discharges (to the environment), etc.
The generally accepted principles of root cause analysis include:
· Do all reasoning from solid evidence.
Source: [wikipedia: root cause analysis]
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