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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 Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging.
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.
Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging
Valid Reviews
96 Valid Reviews
The Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging experience has a total of 100 reviews. There are 96 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 96 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 40 |
|
42% |
| 9/10 | 24 |
|
25% |
| 8/10 | 18 |
|
19% |
| 7/10 | 7 |
|
7% |
| 6/10 | 4 |
|
4% |
| 5/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
2% |
| 3/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
88.13% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging valid reviews is 88.13% and is based on 96 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
71 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 96 valid reviews, the experience has 71 face-to-face reviews collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 71 face-to-face reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25 |
|
35% |
| 9/10 | 17 |
|
24% |
| 8/10 | 16 |
|
23% |
| 7/10 | 6 |
|
8% |
| 6/10 | 4 |
|
6% |
| 5/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 3/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
85.92% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging face-to-face reviews is 85.92% and is based on 71 face-to-face reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here for comparison purposes.
Weighted Average
88.61%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Victor | 8/10 | 2872 days | 100% |
| Jessica Freeland | 9/10 | 2917 days | 98% |
| Jolien | 8/10 | 2920 days | 97% |
| Cathrin Wisgiekl | 8/10 | 3941 days | 26% |
| Marc Engstle | 5/10 | 3959 days | 18% |
| Matthias Freiling | 7/10 | 3963 days | 23% |
| Johannes | 7/10 | 3964 days | 23% |
| Josefina Tassone | 10/10 | 3986 days | 23% |
| Hendrik Schanz | 9/10 | 3989 days | 23% |
| Philip Gosemann | 9/10 | 3989 days | 23% |
| Jake Bell | 10/10 | 3996 days | 22% |
| Neele & Philipp | 9/10 | 4312 days | 0% |
| Laurits and Bettina | 8/10 | 4399 days | 31% |
| Curry | 10/10 | 4770 days | 31% |
| Craig Hathaway | 10/10 | 5001 days | 31% |
| Sarah James | 10/10 | 5001 days | 31% |
| Nicola Young | 6/10 | 5001 days | 26% |
| Isabell | 10/10 | 5021 days | 31% |
| Justin Pearce | 4/10 | 5037 days | 19% |
| tandysandhu | 10/10 | 5092 days | 31% |
| alexiap | 8/10 | 5123 days | 31% |
| TerriH | 10/10 | 5245 days | 31% |
| Marea | 9/10 | 5276 days | 31% |
| Pete & Judy McChesney | 10/10 | 5330 days | 31% |
| claireamanda | 9/10 | 5337 days | 31% |
| laurabridges | 10/10 | 5337 days | 31% |
| Ben Thomas | 10/10 | 5367 days | 31% |
| sam jones | 10/10 | 5398 days | 31% |
| Rachel Honore | 10/10 | 5398 days | 31% |
| Pip | 10/10 | 5398 days | 31% |
| Kay Beaumont | 8/10 | 5400 days | 31% |
| Alzbeta Czech | 10/10 | 5412 days | 31% |
| sazz | 10/10 | 5426 days | 31% |
| Amelie Sutcliffe | 10/10 | 5426 days | 31% |
| iep_crew | 10/10 | 5426 days | 31% |
| Kane Chain | 8/10 | 5443 days | 31% |
| stroalki | 7/10 | 5457 days | 29% |
| Angela Stringer | 9/10 | 5457 days | 31% |
| hendrik gottschalk | 10/10 | 5457 days | 31% |
| katesc | 9/10 | 5477 days | 31% |
| rosalindm | 10/10 | 5482 days | 31% |
| Lesley Nixon | 6/10 | 5498 days | 26% |
| bondd | 10/10 | 5597 days | 31% |
| Keith | 9/10 | 5756 days | 31% |
| kiwibrit86 | 9/10 | 5775 days | 31% |
| NinaH1 | 8/10 | 5782 days | 31% |
| renanf | 9/10 | 5783 days | 31% |
| DaraghD | 9/10 | 5789 days | 31% |
| Michael | 8/10 | 5794 days | 31% |
| Lucas | 4/10 | 5794 days | 19% |
| Jasmine | 10/10 | 5798 days | 31% |
| Liekens | 8/10 | 5852 days | 31% |
| jfletch | 10/10 | 5862 days | 31% |
| Lisa | 10/10 | 5863 days | 31% |
| siobhan | 10/10 | 5865 days | 31% |
| mike brett | 8/10 | 5866 days | 31% |
| Evelyn | 7/10 | 5866 days | 29% |
| Ben | 10/10 | 5872 days | 31% |
| Chris | 10/10 | 5907 days | 31% |
| maria d | 10/10 | 5974 days | 31% |
| JP Alberto | 10/10 | 5976 days | 31% |
| Daniala | 9/10 | 5999 days | 31% |
| Rhys Howell | 9/10 | 6066 days | 31% |
| Toni Keown | 10/10 | 6090 days | 31% |
| Nicnac | 9/10 | 6097 days | 31% |
| Mark | 9/10 | 6102 days | 31% |
| Claire | 10/10 | 6118 days | 31% |
| Stephanie | 10/10 | 6144 days | 31% |
| Marc Hertogs | 9/10 | 6148 days | 31% |
| Chris | 8/10 | 6157 days | 31% |
| Stacey | 10/10 | 6157 days | 31% |
| Andre Obineche | 10/10 | 6172 days | 31% |
| Hayley | 7/10 | 6172 days | 29% |
| Lindsey Woosnam | 9/10 | 6175 days | 31% |
| Fred | 6/10 | 6179 days | 26% |
| Anneli | 10/10 | 6180 days | 31% |
| Tom Anson | 8/10 | 6180 days | 31% |
| Rich | 9/10 | 6213 days | 31% |
| Neil Cooke | 8/10 | 6214 days | 31% |
| Manuel | 9/10 | 6221 days | 31% |
| Tom Clements | 8/10 | 6222 days | 31% |
| Richard Kindgren | 8/10 | 6224 days | 31% |
| Linda | 10/10 | 6448 days | 31% |
| ShoshanaAbrams | 9/10 | 6453 days | 31% |
| LauraMarini | 9/10 | 6457 days | 31% |
| Cohen | 8/10 | 6458 days | 31% |
| Valerie | 8/10 | 6459 days | 31% |
| Matt | 7/10 | 6460 days | 29% |
| Kate | 10/10 | 6462 days | 31% |
| AnnaHerbert | 10/10 | 6468 days | 31% |
| Austin | 9/10 | 6476 days | 31% |
| Claire | 9/10 | 6476 days | 31% |
| AnnaOwen | 10/10 | 6487 days | 31% |
| AndrewEwen | 6/10 | 6487 days | 26% |
| Nina | 7/10 | 6504 days | 29% |
| Helen | 10/10 | 6504 days | 31% |
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 Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging experience has plenty of reviews and does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
Recent Reviews Adjustment
-4.07% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 42 days. However the Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging 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 Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting and Sledging experience has been adjusted for 200 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 197 | -4.01% |
| 198 | -4.03% |
| 199 | -4.05% |
| 200 | -4.07% |
| 201 | -4.09% |
| 202 | -4.11% |
| 203 | -4.13% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
1.92% 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
86%
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.