Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the 5 Whys?
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the 5 Whys?
The 5 Whys method can be easily learned and applied without requiring statistical analysis. The options (A), (B), and (D) do point out actual disadvantages, such as subjectivity, the need for investigator skill and knowledge, and the limitation to identifying only one root cause. Therefore, the statement that it cannot be easily learned and applied because it requires no statistical analysis is not a disadvantage of the 5 Whys method.
One does not need to learn or perform statistical analysis for 5 Whys. Drawbacks on the 5 Whys 1. It is not a data driven methoed. 2. It is not repeatable. 3. It is not free from Bias. 4. Limited to personal experience. 5. It does not take into account multiple reasons.