Question

although the effectiveness of the hpv vaccine is well established, its initial introduction was met with skepticism and caution, amplified by misinformation in various media sources and by nonscientific public figures. a similar scenario occurred when a study published in the peer - reviewed medical journal lancet suggested a possible link between the mmr vaccine and autism - a link erroneously amplified by one of the papers authors, andrew wakefield. however, it was eventually demonstrated that wakefields study failed to meet scientific standards in which of the following categories? you must click or tap at least one more area to complete the question. credentials: does the person making a scientific claim have an advanced degree, such as a phd or an md? is the degree in the field in which the claim is being made? bias or agenda: does the person making the scientific claim hold a belief that will be supported by the claim? does he/she stand to make money if others accept the claim? peer review & publication: has the claim been reviewed by practicing scientists and published in a reputable scientific journal? real science or pseudoscience? does the scientific study purporting to support the claim meet the standards of the scientific method?

Explanation:

Wakefield's study had conflicts of interest and methodological flaws, failing peer - review and scientific method standards.

Answer:

All of the above (Credentials, Bias or Agenda, Peer Review & Publication, Real Science or Pseudoscience)