Evaluating Expert Credibility

What controversial claim did Dr. Judy Mikovits make about face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• They are only necessary for healthcare workers.

• They should be worn at all times, even at home.

• They activate the virus in the body.

• They are completely ineffective.

What happened to Dr. Mikovits' research article published in the journal Science?

• It was awarded a prestigious prize.

• It was praised for its groundbreaking findings.

• It was ignored by the scientific community.

• It was retracted due to flawed data.

Why do some organizations hire their own experts and fund dubious research?

• To increase transparency in research.

• To improve public health and safety.

• To support their preferred views on issues.

• To promote unbiased scientific knowledge.

What is the role of peer review in scientific research?

• To evaluate research by subject experts before publication.

• To promote the views of a single expert.

• To ensure all research is published quickly.

• To eliminate the need for further research.

What should be considered when evaluating an expert's credibility?

• Their popularity on social media.

• Their ability to speak in public.

• Their titles and professional experience.

• Only their academic degrees.