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Inclusive rigour for complexity

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Rigour can be reductionist or inclusive. To learn about and understand conditions of complexity, emergence, nonlinearity and unpredictability, the inclusive rigour of mixed methods has been a step in the right direction. From analysis of mixed methods and participatory approaches and methods, this article postulates canons for inclusive rigour for research and evaluation for complexity: eclectic methodological pluralism; improvisation and innovation; adaptive iteration; triangulation; plural perspectives; optimal ignorance and appropriate imprecision; and being open, alert and inquisitive. Inclusive rigour is inherent in participatory methods and approaches, visualisations, group-visual synergy, the democracy of the ground and participatory statistics. Transparent reflexivity, personal behaviour and attitudes, and good facilitation are fundamental. Fully inclusive rigour for complexity demands many personal, institutional and professional revolutions.

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  • Robert Chambers, 2015. "Inclusive rigour for complexity," Journal of Development Effectiveness, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 7(3), pages 327-335, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevef:v:7:y:2015:i:3:p:327-335
    DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2015.1068356
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