rigorous

In a symbolic gesture, some in the audience did stand, but the actual process for selection is designed to be far more rigorous.

But the authors of the rebuttal say the report misrepresents evidence, relies on discredited research and fails to follow the peer review process typically expected of rigorous scientific assessments, among other concerns.

"As with all government policy, it's essential that any forthcoming regulation is based on a rigorous assessment of the evidence that's available," he added.

Some of those firms are broadly respected, and claim to follow rigorous ethical guidelines.

She went to a rigorous high school and learned how to read, write and conduct research.