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 paper’s authors, andrew wakefield. however, it was eventually demonstrated that wakefield’s study failed to meet scientific standards in which of the following categories? 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 real science or pseudoscience? does the scientific study purporting to support the claim meet the standards of

Explanation:

Wakefield had conflicts - of - interest and manipulated data. His study had bias/agenda as he stood to gain financially.

Answer:

BIAS or AGENDA