Scoring criteria weights explained

 

When configuring the scoring criteria for your platform, you will need to assign a weight value to that criteria.  

What does a weight do?

Put simply, the weight adjusts the contribution of this scoring criteria to the total score by acting as a multiplier. Weighted scores are calculated as score x weight. By adding a higher or lower weight value than the default of one, the criteria will play a larger or smaller part in the reviewing. 

Scoring criteria list view

In the example above, both Innovation and Functionality have a maximum score of 10 points for reviewers. The weight, however, increases the contribution of the Innovation criteria by multiplying the allotted score by two. 

Score title Max score Weight Total value
Innovation 10 2 20
Functionality 10 1 10

 

Can I assign a weight of zero?

Yes! If you would like to collect quantifiable data from your reviewers that will not impact the scoring, this can be done by creating a zero weight scoring criteria. Common cases of this include:

  • Should an application receive prize money?
  • Out of 5 stars, how many would the reviewer give the application?
  • Does the application qualify for a "reviewer's choice" prize?

Using the same method as above, a 0 weight criterion will carry no bearing on the overall score. 

Note: when a zero weight is assigned you will need to take an export from the leaderboard to evaluate the reviewing data for this criterion.
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