How do you check if a cause and effect diagram is effective?

Check that the branches on your cause and effect diagram are worded as possible causes and are arranged in a logical sequence. Effective Use: 1. Have a narrowly defined problem or effect to start. 2. Causes on the diagram must be verified with data to confirm that they are real causes.

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How do you write an effect or problem statement?

Place the effect or problem statement on the right side of the paper, half-way down; draw a horizontal line across the paper with an arrow pointing to the effect or problem statement. Determine general, major categories for the causes; connect them to the horizontal line with the diagonal lines. Use five inputs of every process: Person Method

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Are there any questions over cause and effect on the TAKS?

Questions over cause and effect appear frequently on the TAKS under these objectives: TAKS Objective 2 TEKS 6.12 (F) Cause and effect dealing with characters TAKS Objective 3 TEKS 6.10 (E) Cause and effect dealing with using text structure to locate and recall information

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