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Rigour in applied research: what are we actually asking for?

TL;DR: Rigour is often used as shorthand for “better” in applied research, without being clearly defined. In practice, it tends to reflect a mix of concerns tied to confidence, credibility, and decision-making. When those aren’t made explicit, teams default to performing rigour rather than improving it. The work is to clarify what’s actually being asked…