GenderAPI technical FAQ

How is GenderAPI accuracy measured?

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A useful accuracy evaluation reports its test population, date, sampling method, coverage of unknown results and results by region and writing system. The current methodology page describes an evaluation protocol, not a measured accuracy percentage. V2 confidence and confidence_kind explain each result’s evidence; they are not a substitute for a benchmark on representative data.

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Accuracy methodologyOpen guide →Response fields and confidenceOpen guide →