How to choose: Are you explaining a sequence of effects, or a result produced jointly by multiple causes?
Core distinction
Use CLF059 for a causal chain where Y is an intermediate mechanism between X and Z. Use CLF060 when Y and Z are parallel contributing factors that jointly produce X; neither is merely an intermediate step in the other.
First pattern · CLF059
[X] leads to [Y], which in turn leads to [Z].
Express a multi-step causal chain and make the intermediate mechanism visible.
Formula: [X] leads to [Y], which in turn leads to [Z].
Example: Missing ownership leads to slower decisions, which in turn leads to longer incident resolution.
CLF060
Formula: [X] results from a combination of [Y] and [Z].
Example: The incident results from a combination of stale mapping and missing validation.
Pattern Choice
Test the distinction before practising it
Situation · ownership-causal-chain
Missing ownership slows decisions, and slower decisions then lengthen incident resolution. Make the intermediate mechanism visible.
Choose a pattern
A · CLF059
[X] leads to [Y], which in turn leads to [Z].
EN
[X] leads to [Y], which in turn leads to [Z].
DE
[X] führt zu [Y], was wiederum zu [Z] führt.
B · CLF060
[X] results from a combination of [Y] and [Z].
EN
[X] results from a combination of [Y] and [Z].
DE
[X] ergibt sich aus einer Kombination von [Y] und [Z].
Reveal answer and explanation
Best-fit pattern: CLF059 · [X] leads to [Y], which in turn leads to [Z].
Why it fits: Choose CLF059 because the outcome unfolds as a causal sequence: X affects Y, and Y then affects Z.
Why not the nearby pattern: CLF060 would treat two factors as parallel contributors to one outcome. Here the second effect is produced through the first effect instead.
An incident emerged from stale mapping and missing validation acting together. Neither factor is merely an intermediate step caused by the other.
Choose a pattern
A · CLF059
[X] leads to [Y], which in turn leads to [Z].
EN
[X] leads to [Y], which in turn leads to [Z].
DE
[X] führt zu [Y], was wiederum zu [Z] führt.
B · CLF060
[X] results from a combination of [Y] and [Z].
EN
[X] results from a combination of [Y] and [Z].
DE
[X] ergibt sich aus einer Kombination von [Y] und [Z].
Reveal answer and explanation
Best-fit pattern: CLF060 · [X] results from a combination of [Y] and [Z].
Why it fits: Choose CLF060 because two parallel contributing factors jointly explain one outcome.
Why not the nearby pattern: CLF059 would impose a sequence in which one cause produces an intermediate effect that then produces the final outcome. That mechanism is not present here.
