Cause-Effect
Diagram
Also known as an Ishikawa Diagram (after its originator, Kaoru Ishikawa,
who first used them in Kobe Shipyards in the 1940s). It is also more
popularly known as the Fishbone Diagram.
In essence, it is simply a tree or hierarchy, showing how causes have
causes have causes. The fishbone shape is due to angling of lines so text
can more easily be fitted in. Its main use is to discover potential causes
of unwanted problems. It also can be used more flexibly for such as
discovering how to cause solutions.
See also:
CEDAC, CEDAC,
Why-Why Diagram
Toolbook chapter:
Cause-Effect Diagram
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