MathWorks

Article summary

The MathWorks, Inc. is an American privately held corporation that specializes in mathematical computing software. Its major products include MATLAB and Simulink, which support data analysis and simulation.

Key claims

1. date of foundation: 1984 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. employees: 380 employees — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. employees: 3,000 employees — 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 foundation is "1984". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the employees is "380 employees". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the employees is "3,000 employees". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. 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=1356927137