Conceptual rigor and empirical rigor are complementary dimensions of scholarly rigor. Conceptual rigor emphasizes coherent reasoning, transparency, engagement with relevant knowledge, and consideration of alternative explanations, while empirical rigor emphasizes methodological soundness, evidential support, reproducibility, and critical scrutiny. Their relative emphasis can vary according to the purpose of the work.

Lettie Y. Conrad

Lettie Y. Conrad

Lettie Y. Conrad, Ph.D., is an independent researcher and consultant, leveraging a variety of methods to drive human-centric product strategy and evidence-based decisions. Lettie also serves as the Deputy Editor for The Scholarly Kitchen and an active volunteer with the Society for Scholarly Publishing and the Association for Information Science and Technology.

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