Three critical considerations in developing an understanding of a social problem are: 1) problem analysis is the first in a series of related activities; 2) problem analysis should focus on understanding the problem-not on generating the solutions; and 3) problem analysis should involve an unbiased examination of issues, free of assumptions about client needs or services. Choose two of these critical considerations, and 1) define problem analysis and 2) explain the critical consideration, rationale, and importance of these considerations to program planning