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The ranking score percentage is used to compare and sort experiences in ranking tables. It is not necessarily a direct measurement of the quality of a particular experience as rated by its customers. I've found it a useful tool to allow me to find the best experiences with confidence. But I've also found it important to read the customer reviews before making any final judgements!
We calculate an experience's ranking score using a multi-factor data model instead of a raw data average (mean). This model takes into account several important questions. For instance - is there a trusted body of reviews? What is the age of a review and is the review from a credible source?
Below you'll find details around some of the important factors that went into calculating the ranking score for Abel Tasman Coachlines.
If you have any questions or comments about our ranking score calculation please get in touch at info@rankers.co.nz. We don't believe this is perfect or complete so we're always interested in ways we might make improvements.
Abel Tasman Coachlines
Valid Reviews
59 Valid Reviews
The Abel Tasman Coachlines experience has a total of 59 valid reviews. There are no invalid reviews that are excluded from the calculation. Reviews can be excluded only when a reviewer is not verified or after an investigation by our team determines the reviewer is not genuine.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 59 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 6 |
|
10% |
| 9/10 | 13 |
|
22% |
| 8/10 | 16 |
|
27% |
| 7/10 | 9 |
|
15% |
| 6/10 | 3 |
|
5% |
| 5/10 | 8 |
|
14% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 3/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
74.58% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Abel Tasman Coachlines valid reviews is 74.58% and is based on 59 valid reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here as a comparison to the weighted average.
Face-to-Face Reviews
59 Face-to-Face Reviews
The Rankers team meets with travellers while they’re in New Zealand and conducts face-to-face surveys. These reviews, in our opinion, are the most trusted in the industry and represent a critical control sample. To our knowledge, we are the only travel review website in the world that has gone to this extent.
More about face-to-face reviews
Within the 59 valid reviews, the experience has 59 face-to-face reviews collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 59 face-to-face reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 6 |
|
10% |
| 9/10 | 13 |
|
22% |
| 8/10 | 16 |
|
27% |
| 7/10 | 9 |
|
15% |
| 6/10 | 3 |
|
5% |
| 5/10 | 8 |
|
14% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 3/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
74.58% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Abel Tasman Coachlines face-to-face reviews is 74.58% and is based on 59 face-to-face reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here for comparison purposes.
Weighted Average
76.73%
Rankers calculates a weighted mean as a base average on which we can improve. Individual review's ratings are given a weight based on several factors. The weight of a review determines the overall impact it'll have on the final weighted average.
Recent reviews have more weight as they are more relevant and reflect the experience as it currently operates. Over time reviews become less relevant and loose their impact on the ranking score.
Low rating reviews carry slightly less weight. This dampens the effect of very low ratings for every experience across the board. This is especially important when the experience has few reviews overall and a single negative rating can grossly mischaracterise an experience. Consistent poor reviews will still result in the experience receiving a comparitively low ranking score.
Credible sources provide reviews that can be trusted. If we have verified a reviewer is genuine via a face-to-face meeting then the review carries additional weight.
| Reviewer | Rating | Age | Relative Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Chantler | 8/10 | 5447 days | 96% |
| N Cowan | 9/10 | 5490 days | 98% |
| Maddy | 9/10 | 5847 days | 98% |
| Maxim van Schijndel | 8/10 | 5936 days | 96% |
| ruthh | 8/10 | 5946 days | 96% |
| Rachel Widerstrom | 8/10 | 5954 days | 96% |
| Daniel | 8/10 | 6174 days | 96% |
| Erin | 8/10 | 6219 days | 96% |
| Chris | 9/10 | 6233 days | 98% |
| Tanja | 9/10 | 6233 days | 98% |
| Rachel | 6/10 | 6240 days | 70% |
| Liekens | 5/10 | 6288 days | 48% |
| martina | 8/10 | 6366 days | 96% |
| Rebecca Smith | 9/10 | 6384 days | 98% |
| dani smith | 9/10 | 6388 days | 98% |
| Cory Fusco | 7/10 | 6393 days | 85% |
| Danna | 7/10 | 6408 days | 85% |
| Helen | 9/10 | 6416 days | 98% |
| Annie | 8/10 | 6538 days | 96% |
| Toby | 6/10 | 6540 days | 70% |
| Kristin | 9/10 | 6544 days | 98% |
| Rob and Leo | 8/10 | 6545 days | 96% |
| Alexia | 8/10 | 6547 days | 96% |
| Jeanine | 9/10 | 6551 days | 98% |
| Mariah | 9/10 | 6552 days | 98% |
| Aiko Nishimura | 10/10 | 6555 days | 100% |
| Sanne Jonker | 9/10 | 6555 days | 98% |
| Renske Tehurne | 6/10 | 6559 days | 70% |
| Sabine | 10/10 | 6559 days | 100% |
| Paul McDonell | 10/10 | 6560 days | 100% |
| James Davies | 3/10 | 6560 days | 0% |
| Tess Tammer | 8/10 | 6560 days | 96% |
| Kristine Clemmensen Rotne | 4/10 | 6561 days | 24% |
| David | 5/10 | 6565 days | 48% |
| Kristine | 10/10 | 6565 days | 100% |
| Silvia | 5/10 | 6565 days | 48% |
| George Clark | 7/10 | 6565 days | 85% |
| Stephanie | 5/10 | 6580 days | 48% |
| Nick | 9/10 | 6582 days | 98% |
| Sebastian Bleck | 7/10 | 6583 days | 85% |
| Wayne Best | 7/10 | 6604 days | 85% |
| Jeroen | 8/10 | 6610 days | 96% |
| Paula Smith | 4/10 | 6611 days | 24% |
| Maria | 7/10 | 6611 days | 85% |
| Maruja | 8/10 | 6611 days | 96% |
| Julia | 8/10 | 6615 days | 96% |
| Jonathan | 5/10 | 6616 days | 48% |
| Samantha | 7/10 | 6637 days | 85% |
| Francesco | 10/10 | 6642 days | 100% |
| Rich | 8/10 | 6649 days | 96% |
| Dagmar | 5/10 | 6650 days | 48% |
| Gabriela Herger | 7/10 | 6650 days | 85% |
| Juliana | 3/10 | 6653 days | 0% |
| Carolr | 5/10 | 6657 days | 48% |
| Mary | 5/10 | 6658 days | 48% |
| Paulina | 7/10 | 6658 days | 85% |
| Eleanor Adams | 8/10 | 6660 days | 96% |
| George | 9/10 | 6884 days | 98% |
| Heather | 10/10 | 6905 days | 100% |
Adjustments
Several adjustments to the weighted average are added to improve relevancy and credibility. These adjustments apply equally to all experiences that meet the criteria.
Sample Size Adjustment
No Adjustment
A reasonable number of reviews are necessary in order for the average to be credible and for an experience to take a prime position within the ranking tables. As such, experiences with only a few reviews have a moderated score. This does not mean that the experience or the reviews can't be trusted. The Abel Tasman Coachlines experience has plenty of reviews and does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
Recent Reviews Adjustment
-4.15% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 53 days. However the Abel Tasman Coachlines experience does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
In addition, an experience's ranking score may be adjusted for each day there is no new ranking. After 1 day the adjustment comes into effect. The maximum number of days that can be adjusted for is 200 days. Due to the seasonal nature of many businesses, this adjustment is applied dynamically throughout the year.
The Abel Tasman Coachlines experience has been adjusted for 200 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 197 | -4.08% |
| 198 | -4.10% |
| 199 | -4.13% |
| 200 | -4.15% |
| 201 | -4.17% |
| 202 | -4.19% |
| 203 | -4.21% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
5.68% Adjustment
Every experience's review score is adjusted to balance out the disproportional number of negative reviews that are contributed.
You won't be surprised to learn that disgruntled customers are more likely to leave a review than happy ones. They are motivated to share their experience and warn others. We consider this a good thing and it's why reading the reviews is important. However we've learned it can misrepresent the experience in a more overall sense.
We apply a balancing adjustment to counteract this effect and ensure the ranking score is a more fair representation of the experience. This adjustment is applied equally to all experiences.
Final Ranking Score
78%
The final ranking score once any adjustments, ratings, and rounding has been applied. This value is recalculated each day and a short rolling average is applied. Therefore it may not be precisely accurate based on the other values presented.