Kia ora, thanks for your interest in how we calculate an experience's ranking score. It's at the core of Rankers so I'm pleased you're curious.
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 Orange Sheep.
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.
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Orange Sheep
Valid Reviews
105 Valid Reviews
The Orange Sheep experience has a total of 115 reviews. There are 105 valid reviews that are included when calculating the ranking score and 10 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.
Within these 105 valid reviews, the experience has 1 face-to-face review collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 105 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30 |
|
29% |
| 9/10 | 23 |
|
22% |
| 8/10 | 12 |
|
11% |
| 7/10 | 16 |
|
15% |
| 6/10 | 5 |
|
5% |
| 5/10 | 8 |
|
8% |
| 4/10 | 2 |
|
2% |
| 3/10 | 4 |
|
4% |
| 2/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 1/10 | 4 |
|
4% |
77.24% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Orange Sheep valid reviews is 77.24% and is based on 105 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
84.37%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick | 7/10 | 24 days | 93% |
| Arlene | 10/10 | 52 days | 100% |
| Alan | 3/10 | 52 days | 54% |
| Dhanu | 7/10 | 83 days | 93% |
| Xavier | 8/10 | 83 days | 98% |
| Fredrik | 10/10 | 83 days | 100% |
| Dora | 10/10 | 83 days | 100% |
| Ellen | 10/10 | 114 days | 99% |
| Sinead | 9/10 | 114 days | 98% |
| Emily | 8/10 | 114 days | 97% |
| Elena Martin | 9/10 | 114 days | 98% |
| Barry | 5/10 | 144 days | 75% |
| Ellie | 9/10 | 175 days | 97% |
| Laura | 9/10 | 205 days | 97% |
| Unhappy camper | 5/10 | 358 days | 70% |
| Leonie | 9/10 | 389 days | 90% |
| Nigel Rawlings | 6/10 | 418 days | 77% |
| Steph | 10/10 | 449 days | 89% |
| Reb | 3/10 | 449 days | 48% |
| Jane | 10/10 | 449 days | 89% |
| Sina Goetzfried | 10/10 | 480 days | 87% |
| Sophie Moore - Tauranga New Zealand | 10/10 | 510 days | 85% |
| Larissa | 7/10 | 510 days | 79% |
| Victoria | 6/10 | 541 days | 72% |
| Ayla | 10/10 | 541 days | 83% |
| Cholly | 9/10 | 541 days | 82% |
| Nita | 9/10 | 571 days | 81% |
| Dylan | 7/10 | 602 days | 74% |
| Rambo23 | 10/10 | 694 days | 72% |
| Donna | 10/10 | 694 days | 72% |
| Taylor Russell | 8/10 | 694 days | 71% |
| Whitney | 9/10 | 724 days | 69% |
| Charlie | 10/10 | 724 days | 70% |
| Travel | 1/10 | 755 days | 27% |
| Katie Edser | 8/10 | 755 days | 66% |
| Emmy | 10/10 | 755 days | 67% |
| Giovanna Sedglach | 10/10 | 755 days | 67% |
| E&P | 7/10 | 783 days | 60% |
| Vish | 8/10 | 814 days | 61% |
| Stacey & Mike | 9/10 | 814 days | 61% |
| Kendra | 10/10 | 845 days | 59% |
| Hanna | 6/10 | 845 days | 51% |
| Sophie | 10/10 | 845 days | 59% |
| Janice | 9/10 | 845 days | 58% |
| Didde | 9/10 | 845 days | 58% |
| Mckenzie Galbraith | 8/10 | 845 days | 58% |
| Becky | 10/10 | 875 days | 56% |
| Caolan Harvey | 6/10 | 875 days | 48% |
| Mil | 9/10 | 875 days | 55% |
| BelgianHobbit | 10/10 | 875 days | 56% |
| Liz | 10/10 | 1028 days | 41% |
| Hannah | 5/10 | 1089 days | 27% |
| James | 8/10 | 1120 days | 32% |
| Annelies Geerts | 10/10 | 1120 days | 33% |
| Brigit Pratt | 7/10 | 1148 days | 28% |
| Maddi | 10/10 | 1179 days | 28% |
| Erna | 7/10 | 1271 days | 20% |
| Ryan | 10/10 | 1393 days | 15% |
| Thomas neil | 9/10 | 1485 days | 11% |
| Laura | 5/10 | 1513 days | 7% |
| Kirsty B | 10/10 | 1513 days | 10% |
| Amber | 9/10 | 1513 days | 9% |
| Alydia | 9/10 | 1513 days | 9% |
| Dan | 9/10 | 1605 days | 7% |
| Abi | 7/10 | 1636 days | 6% |
| Justine | 9/10 | 1666 days | 5% |
| Justine | 10/10 | 1758 days | 4% |
| Sven Huber | 6/10 | 1850 days | 3% |
| John Heather | 10/10 | 1850 days | 4% |
| Grant | 3/10 | 1850 days | 2% |
| Thangs | 8/10 | 1850 days | 4% |
| Aggie | 10/10 | 1879 days | 4% |
| Jason Furness | 10/10 | 1879 days | 4% |
| Sophie Winter | 10/10 | 1879 days | 4% |
| Howie | 7/10 | 1879 days | 4% |
| Amanda | 7/10 | 1910 days | 3% |
| Noreen | 7/10 | 1910 days | 3% |
| Sabine | 9/10 | 1910 days | 4% |
| Fran | 4/10 | 1941 days | 2% |
| Lucie | 10/10 | 1971 days | 4% |
| Sarah | 9/10 | 2002 days | 4% |
| Libby | 8/10 | 2002 days | 4% |
| JirkaR | 8/10 | 2216 days | 3% |
| Clara | 9/10 | 2216 days | 3% |
| Travelgirl | 8/10 | 2244 days | 3% |
| Joe | 7/10 | 2275 days | 3% |
| Enjoy | 9/10 | 2275 days | 3% |
| Bart | 1/10 | 2275 days | 1% |
| Maureen Barlow | 2/10 | 2567 days | 1% |
| Laura Clay | 8/10 | 2581 days | 2% |
| Leong Mee Yee | 5/10 | 2642 days | 2% |
| Roberto Pascucci | 4/10 | 2642 days | 1% |
| Karen Scott | 5/10 | 2679 days | 1% |
| Chris Nugent | 7/10 | 2876 days | 2% |
| Chanelle Weller | 5/10 | 2904 days | 1% |
| Lynda Mauro | 1/10 | 3004 days | 0% |
| Sally Roach | 1/10 | 3005 days | 0% |
| Ina and Max | 7/10 | 3018 days | 0% |
| Becky and James | 3/10 | 3106 days | 0% |
| Erin Stafferton | 5/10 | 3195 days | 1% |
| Crystal Ritchie | 9/10 | 3241 days | 1% |
| Russell Opland | 9/10 | 3259 days | 1% |
| Heng Sing Teh | 7/10 | 3285 days | 1% |
| Helena Bond | 7/10 | 3316 days | 1% |
| Tony Geary | 10/10 | 3322 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 Orange Sheep experience has plenty of reviews and does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
Recent Reviews Adjustment
-0.12% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 59 days. However the Orange Sheep 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 Orange Sheep experience has been adjusted for 6 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 3 | -0.06% |
| 4 | -0.08% |
| 5 | -0.10% |
| 6 | -0.12% |
| 7 | -0.13% |
| 8 | -0.15% |
| 9 | -0.17% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
1.97% 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.