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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 Mt / Mount Aspiring Holiday Park.
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.
Mt / Mount Aspiring Holiday Park
Valid Reviews
108 Valid Reviews
The Mt / Mount Aspiring Holiday Park experience has a total of 110 reviews. There are 108 valid reviews that are included when calculating the ranking score and 2 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 108 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13 |
|
12% |
| 9/10 | 22 |
|
20% |
| 8/10 | 32 |
|
30% |
| 7/10 | 11 |
|
10% |
| 6/10 | 8 |
|
7% |
| 5/10 | 5 |
|
5% |
| 4/10 | 3 |
|
3% |
| 3/10 | 7 |
|
6% |
| 2/10 | 5 |
|
5% |
| 1/10 | 2 |
|
2% |
72.13% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Mt / Mount Aspiring Holiday Park valid reviews is 72.13% and is based on 108 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
62 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 108 valid reviews, the experience has 62 face-to-face reviews collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 62 face-to-face reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 5 |
|
8% |
| 9/10 | 17 |
|
27% |
| 8/10 | 23 |
|
37% |
| 7/10 | 5 |
|
8% |
| 6/10 | 4 |
|
6% |
| 5/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 3/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 2/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
76.45% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Mt / Mount Aspiring Holiday Park face-to-face reviews is 76.45% and is based on 62 face-to-face reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here for comparison purposes.
Weighted Average
82.31%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie-Claude Ruata | 8/10 | 39 days | 98% |
| Susan Melgaard Rasmussen | 3/10 | 39 days | 54% |
| Cees Koeman | 10/10 | 39 days | 100% |
| Colin Mitchell | 1/10 | 39 days | 40% |
| Kari Flanagan | 9/10 | 70 days | 99% |
| Paul T Beisser III | 10/10 | 131 days | 99% |
| Viktoria | 10/10 | 376 days | 92% |
| David | 10/10 | 376 days | 92% |
| C Emes | 10/10 | 404 days | 91% |
| Jessica Heinrich | 5/10 | 404 days | 69% |
| Aaron | 8/10 | 527 days | 82% |
| Laura | 7/10 | 557 days | 77% |
| Lu | 8/10 | 770 days | 65% |
| Millie | 10/10 | 832 days | 60% |
| Diana Antunez | 8/10 | 893 days | 53% |
| Sue | 10/10 | 1076 days | 37% |
| Felix | 9/10 | 1166 days | 29% |
| Charlotte Houël | 6/10 | 1166 days | 25% |
| Pateke | 6/10 | 2262 days | 3% |
| Phoebe | 8/10 | 2293 days | 4% |
| Johannes | 9/10 | 2568 days | 3% |
| Liz | 8/10 | 2568 days | 3% |
| Flatlanders | 6/10 | 2596 days | 3% |
| Maxime | 8/10 | 2627 days | 3% |
| JT | 8/10 | 2627 days | 3% |
| Mahi | 7/10 | 2658 days | 3% |
| Ray Tombs | 9/10 | 2902 days | 2% |
| Nicky Edwards | 7/10 | 2946 days | 2% |
| Maureen Allouche | 8/10 | 2953 days | 2% |
| Shira LA | 4/10 | 2961 days | 1% |
| Megan Mosto | 3/10 | 3013 days | 1% |
| Paul and Paula | 7/10 | 3028 days | 2% |
| Tammy Schein | 9/10 | 3052 days | 2% |
| Paul Morris | 7/10 | 3284 days | 2% |
| Laura Arbuthnot | 2/10 | 3442 days | 0% |
| Philippa and Adam | 5/10 | 3695 days | 1% |
| Tom Reber | 3/10 | 3863 days | 0% |
| Leah Stewart | 6/10 | 4088 days | 0% |
| Ben Sheridan | 6/10 | 4434 days | 0% |
| Caren van Gastel | 8/10 | 4454 days | 1% |
| Rory Seaton | 9/10 | 4454 days | 1% |
| Yosh Boy | 1/10 | 4606 days | 0% |
| Fred and Carin | 7/10 | 4838 days | 1% |
| Stefan and Brigit and Janek | 8/10 | 4841 days | 1% |
| Alex Laidlaw | 9/10 | 4856 days | 1% |
| Ton Franke | 8/10 | 4865 days | 1% |
| Ryan J | 3/10 | 4940 days | 0% |
| Robin Sable | 9/10 | 5105 days | 1% |
| Margreet Hanemaaijer | 3/10 | 5110 days | 0% |
| Rien | 9/10 | 5116 days | 1% |
| Matthias Angela | 8/10 | 5118 days | 1% |
| DavidT | 7/10 | 5124 days | 1% |
| lmoore | 2/10 | 5124 days | 0% |
| Vlutters | 8/10 | 5129 days | 1% |
| Elke Ingulf | 8/10 | 5133 days | 1% |
| B Sluis | 8/10 | 5133 days | 1% |
| Richard & Jane | 9/10 | 5133 days | 1% |
| Nigel Horrocks | 8/10 | 5134 days | 1% |
| Sabine & Stefan | 4/10 | 5137 days | 0% |
| Randewyk | 9/10 | 5137 days | 1% |
| Gerrit & Martina | 7/10 | 5138 days | 1% |
| Gabriele Wendt | 8/10 | 5138 days | 1% |
| Butz | 10/10 | 5139 days | 1% |
| David & Sue Lokkerbol | 5/10 | 5139 days | 0% |
| joerem | 2/10 | 5153 days | 0% |
| Brock Wagner | 7/10 | 5472 days | 1% |
| Leon van Hengel | 8/10 | 5473 days | 1% |
| Sophia Kelly | 4/10 | 5474 days | 0% |
| John Duffy | 10/10 | 5476 days | 1% |
| Steve & Pearl Baker | 8/10 | 5480 days | 1% |
| Julia | 9/10 | 5480 days | 1% |
| Bill Cutler | 9/10 | 5480 days | 1% |
| Katherine Forward | 8/10 | 5484 days | 1% |
| Gert Vogelaers | 9/10 | 5493 days | 1% |
| James Jackson | 6/10 | 5508 days | 0% |
| Fabian | 6/10 | 5509 days | 0% |
| Robert Cox | 8/10 | 5509 days | 1% |
| Claire Bulmer | 3/10 | 5513 days | 0% |
| Remco Smit | 10/10 | 5514 days | 1% |
| allan12 | 3/10 | 5549 days | 0% |
| Nuro | 8/10 | 5596 days | 1% |
| Pete & Chris | 2/10 | 5780 days | 0% |
| Lomas | 10/10 | 5785 days | 1% |
| maggie Webster | 8/10 | 5841 days | 1% |
| Giaque | 9/10 | 5861 days | 1% |
| Annie | 8/10 | 5877 days | 1% |
| Susan Hitchins | 9/10 | 5879 days | 1% |
| Terry Phillips | 8/10 | 5880 days | 1% |
| Rob Alston | 5/10 | 5883 days | 0% |
| S Luis Van Oler | 9/10 | 5888 days | 1% |
| Astrio Gregersen | 5/10 | 5912 days | 0% |
| gary mitchell | 10/10 | 5945 days | 1% |
| Colin S | 10/10 | 5953 days | 1% |
| Pia | 9/10 | 5956 days | 1% |
| Roma | 8/10 | 5968 days | 1% |
| Nathalie | 2/10 | 6186 days | 0% |
| Silvia Huerlimann | 6/10 | 6189 days | 0% |
| Thomas1646 | 8/10 | 6196 days | 1% |
| JohnN | 8/10 | 6206 days | 1% |
| Hans | 8/10 | 6206 days | 1% |
| Andy Baker | 9/10 | 6209 days | 1% |
| MrHebbard | 9/10 | 6222 days | 1% |
| CarolB | 8/10 | 6223 days | 1% |
| VolkerS | 9/10 | 6223 days | 1% |
| CateNetherlands | 9/10 | 6231 days | 1% |
| Heath | 7/10 | 6234 days | 1% |
| Joery | 8/10 | 6236 days | 1% |
| Ralf | 7/10 | 6288 days | 1% |
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 Mt / Mount Aspiring Holiday Park experience has plenty of reviews and does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
Recent Reviews Adjustment
-0.20% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 57 days. However the Mt / Mount Aspiring Holiday Park 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 Mt / Mount Aspiring Holiday Park experience has been adjusted for 10 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 7 | -0.14% |
| 8 | -0.16% |
| 9 | -0.18% |
| 10 | -0.20% |
| 11 | -0.22% |
| 12 | -0.24% |
| 13 | -0.26% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
2.45% 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
85%
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.