Partially written by: #notebook/ai/google/bard ## Description "**Cause-effect chains (CECs)** are visual tools that help you organize and understand the relationships between causes and effects. They are often used to identify the root cause of a problem or to develop solutions. CECs can be used for a variety of purposes, including: - **Troubleshooting:** Identifying the root cause of a problem - **Problem prevention:** Identifying potential problems before they occur - **Design:** Designing solutions that are less likely to fail - **Process improvement:** Identifying areas for improvement in a process" ## Examples ## Related notes - [[Activity Analysis]] - [[Root Cause Analysis]] ## Academic roots