Question

an evolutionary scientist with a phd self - publishes his results about the evolution of domesticated dogs in a book. which of the following boxes highlights the main concern regarding the validity of his results? click or tap the appropriate place in the image. 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:

Self - publishing bypasses peer review. Peer review in reputable journals validates scientific claims. So lack of it is a concern.

Answer:

PEER REVIEW & PUBLICATION: Has the claim been reviewed by practicing scientists and published in a reputable scientific journal?