Introduction
In quantitative investing, complexity can be confused with seriousness.
But a complicated model is not automatically a rigorous one.
The Core Idea
Rigor is reflected in clarity of specification, quality of assumptions, integrity of data, and honesty of review.
A simpler model studied carefully may be more valuable than a complex model understood poorly.
Closing Note
The standard is discipline, not ornamentation.
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