App Store math is the wacky

Originator:ericasadun
Number:rdar://6408528 Date Originated:1 December 2008
Status:Open Resolved:No
Product:Other Product Version:Other
Classification:Other Reproducible:Always
 
App Store math does not accurately reflect the star ratings given by users. 17/4 is, for example, slightly over 4, not 3.

See http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.media/StupidMathHeyMon.png

Comments

What about uninstall rating?

Is it possible that the average rating is being influenced by more than just the 4 reviews, such as the new alert that asks you to rate an app when you uninstall it?


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