Cause
Cause is a proven reason for the existence of a defect. Often there are multiple causes, in which case they typically follow the Pareto principle—the vital few causes will dominate all the rest.
Definition
According to Macroeconomics by Mankiw (7th edition),
- Cause. A proven reason for the existence of a defect. Often there are multiple causes, in which case they typically follow the Pareto principle—the vital few causes will dominate all the rest.