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error and human factors analyses  

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  • The study of human error in diverse sociotechnical systems may be conducted by examining the human factors that contribute to error. A human error may be broadly defined as failure to take required action, failure to meet a performance standard for that action, or performing the wrong action. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Error and Human Factors Analyses]

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