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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 Old Macdonalds Farm 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.
Old Macdonalds Farm and Holiday Park
Valid Reviews
129 Valid Reviews
The Old Macdonalds Farm and Holiday Park experience has a total of 131 reviews. There are 129 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 129 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 31 |
|
24% |
| 9/10 | 18 |
|
14% |
| 8/10 | 40 |
|
31% |
| 7/10 | 27 |
|
21% |
| 6/10 | 3 |
|
2% |
| 5/10 | 5 |
|
4% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
2% |
| 3/10 | 3 |
|
2% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
80.70% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Old Macdonalds Farm and Holiday Park valid reviews is 80.70% and is based on 129 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
67 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 129 valid reviews, the experience has 67 face-to-face reviews collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 67 face-to-face reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 9 |
|
13% |
| 9/10 | 9 |
|
13% |
| 8/10 | 25 |
|
37% |
| 7/10 | 17 |
|
25% |
| 6/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 5/10 | 3 |
|
4% |
| 4/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 3/10 | 3 |
|
4% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
77.31% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Old Macdonalds Farm and Holiday Park face-to-face reviews is 77.31% and is based on 67 face-to-face reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here for comparison purposes.
Weighted Average
95.85%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clement | 9/10 | 60 days | 99% |
| Ailsa McIntosh | 10/10 | 91 days | 100% |
| Emily | 10/10 | 366 days | 93% |
| MatthiasB | 10/10 | 425 days | 90% |
| Jan | 10/10 | 425 days | 90% |
| Thom S | 10/10 | 456 days | 89% |
| Dora | 10/10 | 456 days | 89% |
| Bea | 10/10 | 517 days | 85% |
| Vanda | 10/10 | 1128 days | 33% |
| Tanja & Sven | 9/10 | 2283 days | 4% |
| Colin | 10/10 | 2375 days | 4% |
| justin smith | 10/10 | 2435 days | 3% |
| Kate | 9/10 | 2527 days | 3% |
| Andy and Julia | 10/10 | 2557 days | 3% |
| Ines Rendler | 4/10 | 2589 days | 2% |
| Pedro | 7/10 | 2617 days | 3% |
| Johannes Stahl | 10/10 | 2679 days | 3% |
| Juliane | 7/10 | 2923 days | 2% |
| Simon Springett | 7/10 | 2969 days | 2% |
| Robin Heels | 10/10 | 2975 days | 2% |
| Alyson Reid | 6/10 | 2992 days | 2% |
| Ronald Daigneault | 8/10 | 3037 days | 2% |
| Jun Zhang | 7/10 | 3042 days | 2% |
| Edwin Bos | 8/10 | 3054 days | 2% |
| Nat Geider | 10/10 | 3094 days | 2% |
| Bill | 10/10 | 3104 days | 2% |
| Laureen Trainer | 8/10 | 3241 days | 2% |
| Rian Talen | 7/10 | 3266 days | 2% |
| Artemis | 7/10 | 3288 days | 2% |
| Jack Clise | 9/10 | 3292 days | 2% |
| Mailhos Cécile | 8/10 | 3322 days | 2% |
| Troy Russ | 10/10 | 3346 days | 2% |
| Lisa Erikssen | 8/10 | 3354 days | 2% |
| Martine Baars | 7/10 | 3382 days | 1% |
| Joost de Hond | 10/10 | 3426 days | 1% |
| Joanna du Toit | 9/10 | 3561 days | 1% |
| Iri Campbell | 8/10 | 3644 days | 1% |
| Peter Barker | 10/10 | 3670 days | 1% |
| Staffan Johansson | 6/10 | 3695 days | 1% |
| Leanne Carr | 7/10 | 3695 days | 1% |
| Kevin Johnston | 8/10 | 3712 days | 1% |
| Steve Newton | 8/10 | 3715 days | 1% |
| R Werder | 8/10 | 3728 days | 1% |
| Jean marc Daubenfeld | 8/10 | 3738 days | 1% |
| Matthew Hallowell | 5/10 | 3741 days | 1% |
| CMG | 7/10 | 4018 days | 0% |
| Stephanie Poppe | 8/10 | 4024 days | 0% |
| Andrew Jones | 9/10 | 4049 days | 0% |
| Julia | 8/10 | 4049 days | 0% |
| Jess Rose | 8/10 | 4049 days | 0% |
| Justin Cleverley | 9/10 | 4062 days | 0% |
| Sebastiaan Kemperman | 8/10 | 4063 days | 0% |
| Silke | 10/10 | 4091 days | 0% |
| Aram | 6/10 | 4098 days | 0% |
| Vera Witek | 10/10 | 4127 days | 0% |
| Joanna Doran | 10/10 | 4133 days | 0% |
| Tyler Hofer | 8/10 | 4139 days | 0% |
| Dieter & Lydia Schmees | 7/10 | 4139 days | 0% |
| Pia Sander | 9/10 | 4139 days | 0% |
| Candice Bergon | 8/10 | 4146 days | 0% |
| Sina Leidig | 10/10 | 4169 days | 0% |
| Helma Druyken | 7/10 | 4413 days | 1% |
| Helen King | 8/10 | 4595 days | 1% |
| Team Kim&James | 10/10 | 4657 days | 1% |
| Pierre Cinquin | 8/10 | 4706 days | 1% |
| rickweldon | 10/10 | 4780 days | 1% |
| M Branche | 7/10 | 4782 days | 1% |
| Rouquette | 9/10 | 4790 days | 1% |
| Bjorn Hedmark | 8/10 | 4791 days | 1% |
| Lagunegrand | 7/10 | 4796 days | 1% |
| Dani Wallinger | 9/10 | 4802 days | 1% |
| Bill and Noreen | 7/10 | 4806 days | 1% |
| AnnaM | 9/10 | 4839 days | 1% |
| Inge & Erik | 8/10 | 5155 days | 1% |
| S & J McDonald | 5/10 | 5155 days | 0% |
| Danielle & Jobbe | 7/10 | 5159 days | 1% |
| Uwe Herrdum | 9/10 | 5161 days | 1% |
| Urban Reifler | 3/10 | 5185 days | 0% |
| ZephyrTL | 5/10 | 5205 days | 0% |
| Steve Waterhouse | 3/10 | 5496 days | 0% |
| Norm and Sky | 10/10 | 5499 days | 1% |
| Christian Pflegi | 3/10 | 5499 days | 0% |
| Avry Fabrice | 8/10 | 5499 days | 1% |
| Karin Kueng | 8/10 | 5499 days | 1% |
| Lynn | 4/10 | 5499 days | 0% |
| Jackie MacRostie | 10/10 | 5501 days | 1% |
| Jen Fyfe | 10/10 | 5502 days | 1% |
| Marty Fey | 8/10 | 5502 days | 1% |
| Mary Banks | 8/10 | 5504 days | 1% |
| Miriam | 10/10 | 5504 days | 1% |
| Cheryl & Ged Knight | 7/10 | 5507 days | 1% |
| Jacob Nube | 7/10 | 5507 days | 1% |
| Mirka Tinterova | 10/10 | 5513 days | 1% |
| Andreas Fritesche | 9/10 | 5514 days | 1% |
| Pam & Rob Tellwright | 7/10 | 5515 days | 1% |
| Steve Pearce | 7/10 | 5515 days | 1% |
| Vincent | 8/10 | 5515 days | 1% |
| John Hensman | 7/10 | 5515 days | 1% |
| Jeff Cerjan | 8/10 | 5518 days | 1% |
| Mark Irwin | 7/10 | 5522 days | 1% |
| Andrew Koster | 8/10 | 5524 days | 1% |
| Sarah Pattis | 8/10 | 5526 days | 1% |
| Katharina Dierkes | 8/10 | 5526 days | 1% |
| Jues Lueg | 8/10 | 5526 days | 1% |
| Ruben and Jetske | 8/10 | 5529 days | 1% |
| Marlies Brand | 9/10 | 5530 days | 1% |
| Chris | 8/10 | 5531 days | 1% |
| Daniela Seibel | 9/10 | 5531 days | 1% |
| Trov & Liz Warren | 8/10 | 5531 days | 1% |
| Julia | 8/10 | 5531 days | 1% |
| Roel Wesstra | 5/10 | 5531 days | 0% |
| Heike Toepelt | 9/10 | 5531 days | 1% |
| Seifert | 10/10 | 5531 days | 1% |
| Leslie Aldridge | 7/10 | 5532 days | 1% |
| David | 8/10 | 5539 days | 1% |
| Heike Pless | 10/10 | 5885 days | 1% |
| Jess Mill | 9/10 | 5910 days | 1% |
| Goewe | 8/10 | 5918 days | 1% |
| frederike | 8/10 | 5951 days | 1% |
| rita | 8/10 | 6210 days | 1% |
| Andrew Biddle | 8/10 | 6212 days | 1% |
| Andrew Smith | 7/10 | 6216 days | 1% |
| Hendrik Flier | 8/10 | 6216 days | 1% |
| Jen | 7/10 | 6253 days | 1% |
| Sam | 7/10 | 6253 days | 1% |
| Paul | 5/10 | 6264 days | 0% |
| S | 7/10 | 6264 days | 1% |
| Frances | 9/10 | 6264 days | 1% |
| Katrina | 7/10 | 6295 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 Old Macdonalds Farm and Holiday Park experience has plenty of reviews and does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
Recent Reviews Adjustment
-0.71% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 60 days. However the Old Macdonalds Farm 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 Old Macdonalds Farm and Holiday Park experience has been adjusted for 38 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 35 | -0.65% |
| 36 | -0.67% |
| 37 | -0.69% |
| 38 | -0.71% |
| 39 | -0.73% |
| 40 | -0.74% |
| 41 | -0.76% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
0.42% 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
96%
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.