Stars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formats
Mathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don't add up.
Mathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don't add up.
Social Sciences
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Environment
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Social Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Plants & Animals
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Economics & Business
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Economics & Business
Oct 29, 2020
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Economics & Business
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Ecology
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Internet
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