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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 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
95.81%
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 | 140 days | 100% |
| Ailsa McIntosh | 10/10 | 171 days | 100% |
| Emily | 10/10 | 446 days | 90% |
| MatthiasB | 10/10 | 505 days | 87% |
| Jan | 10/10 | 505 days | 87% |
| Thom S | 10/10 | 536 days | 85% |
| Dora | 10/10 | 536 days | 85% |
| Bea | 10/10 | 597 days | 81% |
| Vanda | 10/10 | 1208 days | 27% |
| Tanja & Sven | 9/10 | 2363 days | 4% |
| Colin | 10/10 | 2455 days | 4% |
| justin smith | 10/10 | 2516 days | 3% |
| Kate | 9/10 | 2608 days | 3% |
| Andy and Julia | 10/10 | 2638 days | 3% |
| Ines Rendler | 4/10 | 2669 days | 2% |
| Pedro | 7/10 | 2697 days | 3% |
| Johannes Stahl | 10/10 | 2759 days | 3% |
| Juliane | 7/10 | 3003 days | 2% |
| Simon Springett | 7/10 | 3049 days | 2% |
| Robin Heels | 10/10 | 3055 days | 2% |
| Alyson Reid | 6/10 | 3072 days | 2% |
| Ronald Daigneault | 8/10 | 3117 days | 2% |
| Jun Zhang | 7/10 | 3122 days | 2% |
| Edwin Bos | 8/10 | 3134 days | 2% |
| Nat Geider | 10/10 | 3174 days | 2% |
| Bill | 10/10 | 3185 days | 2% |
| Laureen Trainer | 8/10 | 3322 days | 2% |
| Rian Talen | 7/10 | 3347 days | 2% |
| Artemis | 7/10 | 3368 days | 2% |
| Jack Clise | 9/10 | 3372 days | 2% |
| Mailhos Cécile | 8/10 | 3402 days | 2% |
| Troy Russ | 10/10 | 3427 days | 2% |
| Lisa Erikssen | 8/10 | 3434 days | 2% |
| Martine Baars | 7/10 | 3462 days | 1% |
| Joost de Hond | 10/10 | 3506 days | 1% |
| Joanna du Toit | 9/10 | 3642 days | 1% |
| Iri Campbell | 8/10 | 3725 days | 1% |
| Peter Barker | 10/10 | 3750 days | 1% |
| Staffan Johansson | 6/10 | 3775 days | 1% |
| Leanne Carr | 7/10 | 3775 days | 1% |
| Kevin Johnston | 8/10 | 3793 days | 1% |
| Steve Newton | 8/10 | 3795 days | 1% |
| R Werder | 8/10 | 3808 days | 1% |
| Jean marc Daubenfeld | 8/10 | 3818 days | 1% |
| Matthew Hallowell | 5/10 | 3821 days | 1% |
| CMG | 7/10 | 4099 days | 0% |
| Stephanie Poppe | 8/10 | 4104 days | 0% |
| Andrew Jones | 9/10 | 4130 days | 0% |
| Julia | 8/10 | 4130 days | 0% |
| Jess Rose | 8/10 | 4130 days | 0% |
| Justin Cleverley | 9/10 | 4142 days | 0% |
| Sebastiaan Kemperman | 8/10 | 4143 days | 0% |
| Silke | 10/10 | 4171 days | 0% |
| Aram | 6/10 | 4178 days | 0% |
| Vera Witek | 10/10 | 4207 days | 0% |
| Joanna Doran | 10/10 | 4213 days | 0% |
| Tyler Hofer | 8/10 | 4220 days | 0% |
| Dieter & Lydia Schmees | 7/10 | 4220 days | 0% |
| Pia Sander | 9/10 | 4220 days | 0% |
| Candice Bergon | 8/10 | 4226 days | 0% |
| Sina Leidig | 10/10 | 4250 days | 0% |
| Helma Druyken | 7/10 | 4493 days | 1% |
| Helen King | 8/10 | 4676 days | 1% |
| Team Kim&James | 10/10 | 4738 days | 1% |
| Pierre Cinquin | 8/10 | 4787 days | 1% |
| rickweldon | 10/10 | 4860 days | 1% |
| M Branche | 7/10 | 4862 days | 1% |
| Rouquette | 9/10 | 4870 days | 1% |
| Bjorn Hedmark | 8/10 | 4871 days | 1% |
| Lagunegrand | 7/10 | 4876 days | 1% |
| Dani Wallinger | 9/10 | 4882 days | 1% |
| Bill and Noreen | 7/10 | 4886 days | 1% |
| AnnaM | 9/10 | 4919 days | 1% |
| Inge & Erik | 8/10 | 5235 days | 1% |
| S & J McDonald | 5/10 | 5235 days | 1% |
| Danielle & Jobbe | 7/10 | 5239 days | 1% |
| Uwe Herrdum | 9/10 | 5241 days | 1% |
| Urban Reifler | 3/10 | 5265 days | 0% |
| ZephyrTL | 5/10 | 5285 days | 1% |
| Steve Waterhouse | 3/10 | 5576 days | 0% |
| Norm and Sky | 10/10 | 5579 days | 1% |
| Christian Pflegi | 3/10 | 5579 days | 0% |
| Avry Fabrice | 8/10 | 5579 days | 1% |
| Karin Kueng | 8/10 | 5579 days | 1% |
| Lynn | 4/10 | 5579 days | 0% |
| Jackie MacRostie | 10/10 | 5581 days | 1% |
| Jen Fyfe | 10/10 | 5582 days | 1% |
| Marty Fey | 8/10 | 5582 days | 1% |
| Mary Banks | 8/10 | 5584 days | 1% |
| Miriam | 10/10 | 5584 days | 1% |
| Cheryl & Ged Knight | 7/10 | 5587 days | 1% |
| Jacob Nube | 7/10 | 5587 days | 1% |
| Mirka Tinterova | 10/10 | 5593 days | 1% |
| Andreas Fritesche | 9/10 | 5594 days | 1% |
| Pam & Rob Tellwright | 7/10 | 5595 days | 1% |
| Steve Pearce | 7/10 | 5595 days | 1% |
| Vincent | 8/10 | 5595 days | 1% |
| John Hensman | 7/10 | 5595 days | 1% |
| Jeff Cerjan | 8/10 | 5598 days | 1% |
| Mark Irwin | 7/10 | 5602 days | 1% |
| Andrew Koster | 8/10 | 5604 days | 1% |
| Sarah Pattis | 8/10 | 5606 days | 1% |
| Katharina Dierkes | 8/10 | 5606 days | 1% |
| Jues Lueg | 8/10 | 5606 days | 1% |
| Ruben and Jetske | 8/10 | 5609 days | 1% |
| Marlies Brand | 9/10 | 5610 days | 1% |
| Chris | 8/10 | 5611 days | 1% |
| Daniela Seibel | 9/10 | 5611 days | 1% |
| Trov & Liz Warren | 8/10 | 5611 days | 1% |
| Julia | 8/10 | 5611 days | 1% |
| Roel Wesstra | 5/10 | 5611 days | 1% |
| Heike Toepelt | 9/10 | 5611 days | 1% |
| Seifert | 10/10 | 5611 days | 1% |
| Leslie Aldridge | 7/10 | 5612 days | 1% |
| David | 8/10 | 5619 days | 1% |
| Heike Pless | 10/10 | 5965 days | 1% |
| Jess Mill | 9/10 | 5990 days | 1% |
| Goewe | 8/10 | 5998 days | 1% |
| frederike | 8/10 | 6031 days | 1% |
| rita | 8/10 | 6290 days | 1% |
| Andrew Biddle | 8/10 | 6292 days | 1% |
| Andrew Smith | 7/10 | 6296 days | 1% |
| Hendrik Flier | 8/10 | 6296 days | 1% |
| Jen | 7/10 | 6333 days | 1% |
| Sam | 7/10 | 6333 days | 1% |
| Paul | 5/10 | 6344 days | 1% |
| S | 7/10 | 6344 days | 1% |
| Frances | 9/10 | 6344 days | 1% |
| Katrina | 7/10 | 6375 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
-1.26% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 119 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 118 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 115 | -1.23% |
| 116 | -1.24% |
| 117 | -1.25% |
| 118 | -1.26% |
| 119 | -1.27% |
| 120 | -1.28% |
| 121 | -1.29% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
0.48% 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
95%
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.