Andersen

Article summary

Andersen ( ) is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Anders" (itself derived from the Greek name "Ανδρέας/Andreas", cf. English Andrew). It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 3.2% of the population. From the same root – the given name Andreas – derives the surname Andreasen (cognate Andreassen) and Andresen . The numbers of bearers of the surnames Andersen, Andreasen, Andreassen and Andresen in Denmark and Norway (2009):

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1912 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1942 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of birth: 1951 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. date of birth: 1948 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of birth is "1912". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of birth is "1942". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of birth is "1951". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the date of birth is "1948". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
7. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1377057705