Which of the following definitions best describes rigor in quantitativ

Which of the following definitions best describes rigor in quantitative research?

a. Amount of control and precision exerted by the methodology
b. Degree of aggressiveness used in acquiring the data
c. Process used to synthesize findings to form conclusions from a study
d. Time frame in which the research takes place

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: A
Rigor involves discipline, adherence to detail, and strict accuracy to promote excellence in research. Precise measurement tools, a representative sample, and a tightly controlled study design contribute to the rigor of a study.
Aggressiveness, as long as it is consistent, would not relate to rigor of the study.
The process itself would not affect the rigor of a study.
The time frame would be unrelated to the rigor of the study.