# Comparing Internet Reviews More Accurately with Mathematics

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> [@Chronos](#):
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> Almost: Because it’s right in the middle of the expected distribution that I was assuming. In other words, if a product had no reviews at all, that’s my best guess as to what the rating would be. Which, as folks have already mentioned, probably isn’t a reasonable assumption.

Ah, I see. Thanks!

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