Analyze the Problem  <br><br>



What is the history of the problem? <br>
 How long has it existed?<br> 
How serious is the problem? <br>
What are the causes of the problem?<br> 
What are the effects of the problem? <br>
What are the symptoms of the problem? <br>
What methods does the group already have for dealing with the problem? <br>
What are the limitations of those methods?<br> 
How much freedom does the group have in gathering information and attempting to solve the problem?<br> 
What obstacles keep the group from achieving the goal? <br>
Can the problem be divided into sub problems for definition and analysis?<br> 

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Analyze the Problem 
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   How is this problem affecting me?<br>
   How is this problem affecting other people?<br>
   Who else is experiencing this problem?<br>
   How do other people deal with this problem?<br>