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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 Possum Lodge Motel and 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.
Possum Lodge Motel and Holiday Park
Valid Reviews
112 Valid Reviews
The Possum Lodge Motel and Holiday Park experience has a total of 116 reviews. There are 112 valid reviews that are included when calculating the ranking score and 4 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 112 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 31 |
|
28% |
| 9/10 | 38 |
|
34% |
| 8/10 | 21 |
|
19% |
| 7/10 | 16 |
|
14% |
| 6/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 5/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 4/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 3/10 | 3 |
|
3% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
85.00% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Possum Lodge Motel and Holiday Park valid reviews is 85.00% and is based on 112 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
32 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 112 valid reviews, the experience has 32 face-to-face reviews collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 32 face-to-face reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 6 |
|
19% |
| 9/10 | 10 |
|
31% |
| 8/10 | 11 |
|
34% |
| 7/10 | 4 |
|
13% |
| 6/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 5/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 4/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 3/10 | 1 |
|
3% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
84.06% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Possum Lodge Motel and Holiday Park face-to-face reviews is 84.06% and is based on 32 face-to-face reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here for comparison purposes.
Weighted Average
87.59%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Fligg | 8/10 | 92 days | 100% |
| Ailsa McIntosh | 7/10 | 120 days | 95% |
| Annie Mandelstam | 8/10 | 457 days | 88% |
| Pedro | 7/10 | 485 days | 83% |
| Anne | 7/10 | 516 days | 81% |
| Hannah | 7/10 | 547 days | 79% |
| Emily | 9/10 | 547 days | 84% |
| Diane n Dave | 9/10 | 547 days | 84% |
| Dean | 10/10 | 669 days | 76% |
| Mike Fricker | 9/10 | 791 days | 65% |
| Noah Samel | 10/10 | 791 days | 66% |
| Bob F | 9/10 | 851 days | 59% |
| Bob F | 9/10 | 851 days | 59% |
| Jorian | 10/10 | 851 days | 60% |
| Linda | 8/10 | 882 days | 56% |
| Sina Goetzfried | 10/10 | 913 days | 54% |
| Elena | 10/10 | 913 days | 54% |
| vabene1111 | 10/10 | 943 days | 50% |
| Silene.arvinberod@gmail.com | 10/10 | 943 days | 50% |
| Sophie Modra | 10/10 | 1004 days | 44% |
| Victoria Palero | 10/10 | 1004 days | 44% |
| Susan | 9/10 | 1066 days | 38% |
| Emmy | 10/10 | 1188 days | 29% |
| Mark Marston | 10/10 | 1188 days | 29% |
| 小B | 9/10 | 1188 days | 28% |
| Steve | 9/10 | 1188 days | 28% |
| Sarah Woolley | 7/10 | 1216 days | 25% |
| RR | 9/10 | 1278 days | 22% |
| Rob J | 10/10 | 1278 days | 22% |
| Laura and Baptiste | 10/10 | 1339 days | 19% |
| Cheyne | 9/10 | 1431 days | 14% |
| Anne S | 9/10 | 1553 days | 9% |
| MuzzJudy | 1/10 | 1553 days | 4% |
| Julia | 10/10 | 1581 days | 8% |
| Gary and Heather | 9/10 | 1581 days | 8% |
| Scott Lindique | 9/10 | 1612 days | 7% |
| Suzanne | 7/10 | 1857 days | 4% |
| Marcus | 10/10 | 1857 days | 5% |
| Liz | 9/10 | 2099 days | 4% |
| Dulan | 7/10 | 2130 days | 4% |
| Mike Jenkins | 10/10 | 2161 days | 4% |
| Sue Atkinson | 7/10 | 2283 days | 4% |
| Mary Meccage | 10/10 | 2404 days | 4% |
| Robyn F | 10/10 | 2435 days | 4% |
| Joanna | 9/10 | 2618 days | 3% |
| Vicki Hoskinson | 8/10 | 2648 days | 3% |
| Alison Cowie | 10/10 | 2648 days | 3% |
| Jose | 8/10 | 2739 days | 3% |
| Mike78 | 9/10 | 2800 days | 3% |
| Philipp Stech | 3/10 | 3002 days | 1% |
| Pauline Challen | 10/10 | 3014 days | 2% |
| Francois Roux | 9/10 | 3020 days | 2% |
| Jack James | 7/10 | 3100 days | 2% |
| Michael Waxman | 10/10 | 3132 days | 2% |
| Alan Coster | 9/10 | 3237 days | 2% |
| Laureen Trainer | 7/10 | 3302 days | 2% |
| Lotta Vuorjoki | 9/10 | 3311 days | 2% |
| Lorenzo Chiaia | 8/10 | 3315 days | 2% |
| Emelie Zonabend König | 9/10 | 3327 days | 2% |
| Mick Williams | 8/10 | 3434 days | 2% |
| Braum Westhof | 9/10 | 3455 days | 1% |
| María del Carmen Escandell | 7/10 | 3676 days | 1% |
| Liz Barnett | 9/10 | 3712 days | 1% |
| Leslie Lindeman | 9/10 | 3719 days | 1% |
| Susan Boyton | 8/10 | 3721 days | 1% |
| Theo van Greuningen | 3/10 | 3731 days | 0% |
| Jo Batt | 9/10 | 3839 days | 1% |
| Sarah Gurney | 9/10 | 3843 days | 1% |
| Fabien Metro | 6/10 | 3961 days | 0% |
| Jason Robus | 10/10 | 4024 days | 0% |
| Linda Eather | 9/10 | 4070 days | 0% |
| ct2034 | 10/10 | 4078 days | 0% |
| Andrew Cruickshank | 8/10 | 4109 days | 0% |
| Sebastiaan Kemperman | 10/10 | 4124 days | 0% |
| Logan Leduc | 9/10 | 4206 days | 0% |
| Joanne Robertson | 9/10 | 4207 days | 0% |
| Sidney Stokkers | 10/10 | 4229 days | 0% |
| Anna Grafenstein | 9/10 | 4440 days | 1% |
| Helen McKevitt | 8/10 | 4481 days | 1% |
| F Ballard | 10/10 | 4501 days | 1% |
| catherine welsh | 9/10 | 4534 days | 1% |
| Pete Wilson | 9/10 | 4826 days | 1% |
| Verena | 7/10 | 4831 days | 0% |
| Anja S | 8/10 | 4831 days | 1% |
| Jitka Zenahlikova | 8/10 | 4832 days | 1% |
| J Andrews | 4/10 | 4840 days | 0% |
| Phil & Laura | 7/10 | 4868 days | 1% |
| Jenben | 8/10 | 4960 days | 1% |
| Lyn Deavin | 8/10 | 5217 days | 1% |
| polzeath | 9/10 | 5265 days | 1% |
| Andreas Heyer | 10/10 | 5522 days | 1% |
| Stephen Hunt | 9/10 | 5536 days | 1% |
| Margit and Corein Groenevelt | 8/10 | 5557 days | 1% |
| Ian and Ailsa | 8/10 | 5558 days | 1% |
| Pfleidere | 7/10 | 5558 days | 0% |
| Maike | 9/10 | 5559 days | 1% |
| Kauzta | 8/10 | 5559 days | 1% |
| bryfrance | 10/10 | 5561 days | 1% |
| Ross | 3/10 | 5564 days | 0% |
| Stephen Jones | 10/10 | 5571 days | 1% |
| Echst Daniela | 8/10 | 5594 days | 1% |
| Daniel Dubach | 10/10 | 5599 days | 1% |
| edwardasmith | 8/10 | 5875 days | 1% |
| Lukas Blaauw | 8/10 | 5923 days | 1% |
| Bowness | 9/10 | 5923 days | 1% |
| J Kempeneers | 7/10 | 5950 days | 0% |
| Carl Diehl | 9/10 | 5962 days | 1% |
| Nigel Armstrong | 9/10 | 5975 days | 1% |
| Ruth Kinder | 9/10 | 6056 days | 1% |
| brianp | 10/10 | 6142 days | 1% |
| MrHebbard | 7/10 | 6303 days | 0% |
| MetteK | 8/10 | 6304 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 Possum Lodge Motel and Holiday Park experience has plenty of reviews and does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
Recent Reviews Adjustment
-0.65% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 106 days. However the Possum Lodge Motel and 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 Possum Lodge Motel and Holiday Park experience has been adjusted for 53 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 50 | -0.61% |
| 51 | -0.63% |
| 52 | -0.64% |
| 53 | -0.65% |
| 54 | -0.66% |
| 55 | -0.67% |
| 56 | -0.69% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
1.47% 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
88%
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.