Murilla, Maneth R.

Tools For Analysis & The Community

A13 Online Activity #5

A. Discuss the following:

1. (a) Tools for Analysis (Cause and Effect Wheel & the Tree Analysis).

Analytical tool means the tool you will use in doing some analysis of a
phenomenon. These tools for analysis provides us with a much systematic way
of looking and analyzing different relevant societal concerns in our country.
Knowing and seeing the problem at its different facets will make it much easier
for us to identify and provide possible action steps or solutions to address them.
There are a lot of analytical tools but we will only be focusing on two:

1. Cause and Effect Wheel

This analytical tool focuses on the possible outcomes of a minor
concern. This tool helps us understanding the relationships between cause
and effect, action and reaction. Each of the circles focuses on exploring the
effects of a minor problem in greater detail.

2. The Tree Analysis

This tool enables you to look at the effects and the causes that create or
contribute to those effects. It is also effective for mapping out main
problems, along with their causes and effects, supporting project planners
to identify clear and manageable goals and the strategy of how to achieve
them. Below are its important parts:

• Roots - The bottom part of the tree that represents those issues
perceived as the root causes of other issues.
• Trunk - Defined as primary problems resulting from the issue identified
at the roots of your tree.
• Branches - Secondary concerns that off-shoots from the primary
concerns cited at the tree‘s trunk.
• Leaves - Pertains to the end-result of the different problems or issues
you have given on your tree‘s roots, trunk and branches.
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(b) Which of the two (2) is more efficient in analyzing a societal concern. Explain
why (300 words).

Both analytical tools have their strengths and weaknesses but I’ll go with
the tree analysis. The trunk is the main problem, the roots represent the
causes of the core problem while the branches represent its effects.
Furthermore, it creates a visual output that can be understood by anyone. The
strengths of this analytical tool is that problem can be broken down into
manageable and definable chunks. This enables a clearer prioritization of
factors and helps us to focus on objectives. There is a better understanding of
the problem and its often interconnected and even contradictory causes. It
identifies the constituent issues and arguments, and can help establish who
and what the actors and processes are at each stage. It can help establish
whether further information, evidence or resources are required to make a
strong case, or build a convincing solution. Present issues rather than
apparent, future or past issues and are dealt with and identified. The process
of analysis often helps build a shared sense of understanding, purpose and
action. This is often the first step in finding win-win solutions.

On the other hand, the cause and effect wheel only focuses on what will
happen in the future making the analyzation limited. The minor problem is the
cause of the bigger problem but one cannot see the causes of the minor
problem. It does not state possible solution, it only assumes the future
problems making it quite a pessimistic analysis. It does not also focus on a
single issue instead it leads to more issues which is not quite good tool for
analyzing the issue. That’s why in my opinion, the tree analysis is much better
especially when one is aiming to end a specific societal issue. It is not enough
to just focus on the present and the future possibilities, one needs to know the
past to know what went wrong that leads to that problem, in this way we can
correct our mistakes from our past actions for the betterment of our present
and future.
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2. What is a community?
A community is a group of people living in the same place or having a
particular characteristic in common. A community is a small or large social unit that
has something in common, such as norms, religion, values, or identity. The term
community was actually derived from the Latin word, “communis”, a noun
describing quality implying ― fellowship, community of relations and feelings.

3. Different types of community.

 Geographic - Communities of people brought together by geographic

boundaries.
 Urban/Rural - Urban communities are cities. There are lots of people and
there is not much natural areas, the buildings in urban communities are
often very tall. On the other hand, rural communities are called “the country”
or farmland. There are fewer people, more spread out from one another and
there’s a lot of open space and natural areas.
 Sectoral – Communities that are group based on different categories such
as gender, age, religion and the like. For example, women, youth and
farmers.
 Functional - Groups of people who share some common interests or
functions. For example, politicians, teachers and such.
 Tribal/Indigenous - The term may refer to people perceived by a
population to be primitive consisting of a number of families, clans, or other
groups who share a common ancestry and culture. For example, Aetas,
Mangyans, etc.
 Special Type – Communities that includes small organizations of people
that describes their characteristics such as disabled, parishes and families.

B. Describe the community where you live based on the types of communities cited in
Chapter 8 of the CWTS 1 Module. (200 words)

Pampanga is a province and thus a rural community. The environment is

quiet and relaxing and when I’m too stressed in our school works, I always find a
way to go home in my province because I can find my peace of mind there, no
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pressure and stress just calmness. No loud sound of vehicles, just the sound of
birds, trees, and the clapping of its leaves. No tall buildings that blocks the gentle
touch of the sun in the morning. No pollution, just fresh air that is healthy for my
lungs. A place of people and nature where they can co-exist, not just a place for
the crowd. A place where children can play outside without making their parents
worried. A place where time seems so slow that makes me appreciate every
moment of it. A healthy environment for my mind and body. It may seem just a
normal place to other people but no other place can warm my heart just like how
this place warms me. A place where neighbors share little stories to each other. A
place where neighbors share their feast to the other neighborhood. A place with so
minimal crimes and accidents. In simple words, an affectionate and caring
community. This community nurtured me and became one of the factors that
makes me whole.