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The guide says: "Because score averages array indices (0, 1, 2, and up), exponential scales like 1, 10, 100, and 1000 skew the expected value." It tells developers to keep score scales linear.

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keep score scales linear. Because score averages array indices (0, 1, 2, and up), exponential scales like 1, 10, 100, and 1000 skew the expected value.

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Decisions API guide, Gemini API docs
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How a confidence score lets code act on Gemini Decisions API answers 12 Nov 2026

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“The guide says: "Because score averages array indices (0, 1, 2, and up), exponential scales like 1, 10, 100, and 1000 skew the expected value." It tells developers to keep score scales linear.” ai notis, checked 12 Nov 2026. Source: Decisions API guide, Gemini API docs (Google). https://ainotis.com/c/4645

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ai notis. (2026, November 12). The guide says: "Because score averages array indices (0, 1, 2, and up), exponential scales like 1, 10, 100, and 1000 skew the expected value." It tells developers to keep score scales linear [Checked claim 4645]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/4645

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