Would it be correct to say that a 3.5/5 movie rating on a 0.5/5 scale isn’t exactly the same as a 7/10 rating on a 0.5/10 scale, even though it seems like it mathematically? The reason is that half a star on the 5-point scale visually represents less than a full point on the 10-point scale. So, while a great scene might earn you a half-point bump, it wouldn’t necessarily add a full point on the 10-point scale. If rated on a 10-point scale, it’d probably be closer to a 6.5, which converts to 3.25/5 or simply 3/5 on the 0.5/5 scale. This shows that converting ratings to different scales don’t always align perfectly with your intended rating.
Would I be right claiming this?
yes why they are identical scales with same numerical values, i’d argue that each scales visual representation be it smiley faces or numbers would have a different consumer meaning in what would be considered bad, average, good etc… for example a 3,5/5 smiley faces can be seen as above average, but it’s equivalent 7/10 would be considered good if not very good when looking at a number scale, so yes while they both have the same mathematical value, it all boils down to on how WE perceive THEIR value, wouldn’t you agree?
I agree it can be peeceived differently to the viewer, although that doesn’t mean that the person doing tthe review will rate it differently for different visual scales. Someone who has a five star rating system would most likely have the same scoring method and end up with the same proportional rating outcome.
So if a great scene is half a star it would also be .5 of a numbered rating that matches the number of stars.
Yes I agree, but my point is that if a reviewer does not have a proper scoring method and rates everything on feelings and what looks right, that different visual scales would have a psychological effect on his final score between the scoring systems.