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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 Abel Tasman Coachlines.
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.
Abel Tasman Coachlines
Valid Reviews
59 Valid Reviews
The Abel Tasman Coachlines experience has a total of 59 valid reviews. There are no 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 59 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 6 |
|
10% |
| 9/10 | 13 |
|
22% |
| 8/10 | 16 |
|
27% |
| 7/10 | 9 |
|
15% |
| 6/10 | 3 |
|
5% |
| 5/10 | 8 |
|
14% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 3/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
74.58% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Abel Tasman Coachlines valid reviews is 74.58% and is based on 59 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
59 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 59 valid reviews, the experience has 59 face-to-face reviews collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 59 face-to-face reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 6 |
|
10% |
| 9/10 | 13 |
|
22% |
| 8/10 | 16 |
|
27% |
| 7/10 | 9 |
|
15% |
| 6/10 | 3 |
|
5% |
| 5/10 | 8 |
|
14% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 3/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 2/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
74.58% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Abel Tasman Coachlines face-to-face reviews is 74.58% and is based on 59 face-to-face reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here for comparison purposes.
Weighted Average
76.73%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Chantler | 8/10 | 5373 days | 96% |
| N Cowan | 9/10 | 5416 days | 98% |
| Maddy | 9/10 | 5773 days | 98% |
| Maxim van Schijndel | 8/10 | 5862 days | 96% |
| ruthh | 8/10 | 5872 days | 96% |
| Rachel Widerstrom | 8/10 | 5880 days | 96% |
| Daniel | 8/10 | 6100 days | 96% |
| Erin | 8/10 | 6144 days | 96% |
| Chris | 9/10 | 6158 days | 98% |
| Tanja | 9/10 | 6158 days | 98% |
| Rachel | 6/10 | 6166 days | 70% |
| Liekens | 5/10 | 6214 days | 48% |
| martina | 8/10 | 6291 days | 96% |
| Rebecca Smith | 9/10 | 6309 days | 98% |
| dani smith | 9/10 | 6313 days | 98% |
| Cory Fusco | 7/10 | 6318 days | 85% |
| Danna | 7/10 | 6333 days | 85% |
| Helen | 9/10 | 6342 days | 98% |
| Annie | 8/10 | 6464 days | 96% |
| Toby | 6/10 | 6466 days | 70% |
| Kristin | 9/10 | 6470 days | 98% |
| Rob and Leo | 8/10 | 6471 days | 96% |
| Alexia | 8/10 | 6473 days | 96% |
| Jeanine | 9/10 | 6477 days | 98% |
| Mariah | 9/10 | 6478 days | 98% |
| Aiko Nishimura | 10/10 | 6481 days | 100% |
| Sanne Jonker | 9/10 | 6481 days | 98% |
| Renske Tehurne | 6/10 | 6485 days | 70% |
| Sabine | 10/10 | 6485 days | 100% |
| Paul McDonell | 10/10 | 6486 days | 100% |
| James Davies | 3/10 | 6486 days | 0% |
| Tess Tammer | 8/10 | 6486 days | 96% |
| Kristine Clemmensen Rotne | 4/10 | 6487 days | 24% |
| David | 5/10 | 6491 days | 48% |
| Kristine | 10/10 | 6491 days | 100% |
| Silvia | 5/10 | 6491 days | 48% |
| George Clark | 7/10 | 6491 days | 85% |
| Stephanie | 5/10 | 6506 days | 48% |
| Nick | 9/10 | 6508 days | 98% |
| Sebastian Bleck | 7/10 | 6509 days | 85% |
| Wayne Best | 7/10 | 6530 days | 85% |
| Jeroen | 8/10 | 6536 days | 96% |
| Paula Smith | 4/10 | 6537 days | 24% |
| Maria | 7/10 | 6537 days | 85% |
| Maruja | 8/10 | 6537 days | 96% |
| Julia | 8/10 | 6541 days | 96% |
| Jonathan | 5/10 | 6542 days | 48% |
| Samantha | 7/10 | 6563 days | 85% |
| Francesco | 10/10 | 6568 days | 100% |
| Rich | 8/10 | 6575 days | 96% |
| Dagmar | 5/10 | 6576 days | 48% |
| Gabriela Herger | 7/10 | 6576 days | 85% |
| Juliana | 3/10 | 6579 days | 0% |
| Carolr | 5/10 | 6583 days | 48% |
| Mary | 5/10 | 6584 days | 48% |
| Paulina | 7/10 | 6584 days | 85% |
| Eleanor Adams | 8/10 | 6586 days | 96% |
| George | 9/10 | 6810 days | 98% |
| Heather | 10/10 | 6831 days | 100% |
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 Abel Tasman Coachlines 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 Abel Tasman Coachlines 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 Abel Tasman Coachlines 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
5.64% 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
78%
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.