Exercise #$1$: The "Five Whys$"$

Even in the absence of hard data, we can often use the logic of the "Five Whys$"$ to help us identify possible contributing factors and narrow the field for further investigation.

Divide into small groups. Read the first two statements and discuss why each situation may have occurred. Decide as a group and write down your reason. Continue asking 'why' four more times, providing a new response for each.

Select a spokesperson to present your ideas to the class. You will have $7$ mimutes to complete the first two questions of the exercise.

After completing the first two statements and presenting them to the class, complete the same exercise for the last two statements. You will have $7$ minutes to complete the last two questions of the exercise prior to presenting them to the class.

If your group finishes early, choose your favorite situation and identify five different possibilities for each question.

A barrel of food grade pectin was found in the production staging area on a pallet of USP grade pectin.

Why?

Why?

Why?

Why?

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