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5 Whys worksheet
Build a working explanation, then decide what to test. Five questions are a guide, not a requirement.
- 1. Define
- 2. Explore
- 3. Act
Define
Explore
Treat explanations as hypotheses until checked. Consider other causes and stop when evidence runs out. For incidents, follow your organization’s response and investigation procedures.
1. Why might this have happened?
2. Why might this have happened?
3. Why might this have happened?
4. Why might this have happened?
5. Why might this have happened?
Act
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