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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 Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve.
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.
Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve
Valid Reviews
73 Valid Reviews
The Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve experience has a total of 74 reviews. There are 73 valid reviews that are included when calculating the ranking score and 1 invalid review 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 73 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19 |
|
26% |
| 9/10 | 15 |
|
21% |
| 8/10 | 20 |
|
27% |
| 7/10 | 14 |
|
19% |
| 6/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 5/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 4/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 3/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 2/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
83.01% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve valid reviews is 83.01% and is based on 73 valid reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here as a comparison to the weighted average.
Weighted Average
82.93%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia | 6/10 | 70 days | 88% |
| Clement | 7/10 | 192 days | 94% |
| Rebecca S | 10/10 | 220 days | 100% |
| Joaie | 2/10 | 251 days | 45% |
| Kirsty | 10/10 | 312 days | 97% |
| Maguelonne | 4/10 | 343 days | 63% |
| Elodie | 10/10 | 465 days | 90% |
| RGill | 8/10 | 496 days | 87% |
| Miriam | 10/10 | 526 days | 87% |
| Felicia | 7/10 | 526 days | 81% |
| Marine | 8/10 | 557 days | 83% |
| Graeme mac | 10/10 | 616 days | 81% |
| Mladen Savov | 10/10 | 616 days | 81% |
| K M | 9/10 | 647 days | 77% |
| Mathieu | 10/10 | 708 days | 73% |
| Milly Struthers | 8/10 | 738 days | 69% |
| Aaron | 7/10 | 738 days | 66% |
| Walvins | 10/10 | 738 days | 71% |
| A King | 8/10 | 800 days | 64% |
| AJC | 5/10 | 800 days | 50% |
| Holly | 7/10 | 861 days | 55% |
| Valg | 8/10 | 891 days | 55% |
| Holly | 9/10 | 922 days | 52% |
| Linda | 8/10 | 951 days | 49% |
| Dale Robinson | 8/10 | 1013 days | 43% |
| Agnes | 9/10 | 1013 days | 43% |
| Gunnar&Maria | 8/10 | 1013 days | 43% |
| Pickles | 8/10 | 1043 days | 40% |
| Mayla | 8/10 | 1043 days | 40% |
| Marie Perret | 9/10 | 1074 days | 38% |
| Maartje | 7/10 | 1104 days | 33% |
| Fluid | 10/10 | 1104 days | 36% |
| Henry | 9/10 | 1135 days | 33% |
| J Ryder | 10/10 | 1166 days | 30% |
| KiwiSauce | 7/10 | 1166 days | 28% |
| Jolanda Krikke | 8/10 | 1166 days | 30% |
| Paul | 10/10 | 1227 days | 26% |
| Julie | 9/10 | 1227 days | 26% |
| Christa | 9/10 | 1227 days | 26% |
| Paul | 9/10 | 1227 days | 26% |
| Shel | 6/10 | 1257 days | 21% |
| wvdbos | 7/10 | 1257 days | 22% |
| HJR | 10/10 | 1257 days | 24% |
| Matthew | 9/10 | 1316 days | 20% |
| Isa | 9/10 | 1316 days | 20% |
| Haze | 7/10 | 1316 days | 19% |
| Willow | 9/10 | 1347 days | 18% |
| Paige Hayward | 8/10 | 1408 days | 15% |
| BerryD | 9/10 | 1469 days | 12% |
| Leet | 8/10 | 1531 days | 10% |
| Curtis | 10/10 | 1592 days | 8% |
| Juni | 9/10 | 1712 days | 6% |
| Keybags | 10/10 | 2018 days | 5% |
| Tessie | 9/10 | 2046 days | 4% |
| Rey | 7/10 | 2108 days | 4% |
| Natalie | 10/10 | 2261 days | 4% |
| Carl Bright | 10/10 | 2261 days | 4% |
| Dave | 8/10 | 2291 days | 4% |
| Lauren | 10/10 | 2322 days | 4% |
| Peter | 9/10 | 2443 days | 4% |
| Dennis Rijbroek | 7/10 | 2565 days | 3% |
| Adam | 7/10 | 2565 days | 3% |
| Mark Jarvis | 7/10 | 2565 days | 3% |
| Clare & Gerry | 10/10 | 2749 days | 3% |
| Pat Burns | 7/10 | 2749 days | 3% |
| Marion & Leonie | 8/10 | 2777 days | 3% |
| Anni | 8/10 | 2808 days | 3% |
| jofa972 | 8/10 | 3083 days | 2% |
| Judy Aspinall | 7/10 | 3433 days | 2% |
| Beth Goodrich | 8/10 | 3703 days | 1% |
| Michal | 10/10 | 4062 days | 0% |
| Berni Hart | 8/10 | 4209 days | 0% |
| Cherie Marshall | 8/10 | 4274 days | 0% |
Adjustments
No Adjustment
Several adjustments to the weighted average may be added to improve relevancy and credibility. Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve does not meet the criteria for any of these adjustments to apply.
Balancing Adjustment
2.26% 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 folk 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.