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Root Cause Analysis

Systems thinking and problem analysis

Tracing problems to their fundamental sources rather than symptoms

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Appeal Type
Rhetorical Tradition
Tradition
Advanced
Difficulty
Global Example

Public health identifying poverty as root cause of multiple health disparities

How to Use

Dig beyond surface symptoms. Use "5 Whys" technique. Address fundamentals.

Common Usage

Problem-solving, policy design, systems analysis