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In this paper the failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) process is studied as a human simulation. The cognitive challenges of availability bias, probability inconsistency, and experience weighting are reviewed against a large number of actual FMEAs. The challenges are outlined and improvements to the process presented including pooled scoring and the use of the criticality index.
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Chad R. Foster (2012) studied this question.