"On Exactitude in Science" or "On Rigor in Science" is a one-paragraph short story written in 1946 by Jorge Luis Borges, about the map–territory relation, written in the form of a literary forgery.

What does scientific rigor mean?

Scientific rigor is the strict application of the scientific method to ensure unbiased and well-controlled experimental design, methodology, analysis, interpretation and reporting of results.

What is a rigorous scientific study?

Scientific rigor broadly means good experimental practice. ... Scientific rigor means implementing the highest standards and best practices of the scientific method and applying those to one's research. It is all about discovering the truth. Scientific rigor involves minimizing bias in subject selection and data analysis.