# Problem and success criteria

When defining the problem or changing goals, task scope or success criteria.

## User and situation

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## Evidence that the difficulty exists

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## Consequences and other possible causes

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## Baseline, sample and eligible task count

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## AI and non-AI options

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## Success measures, adverse effects and stop criteria

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## Excluded tasks or users

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## Decision owner and review conditions

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## Check your work

Describe the problem before choosing a solution. Define task totals for rates and make stop conditions executable.

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