THE NUMBERS, EXPLAINED
How to use this calculator.
Priority score is occurrence count times chosen severity weight divided by estimated effort. Weights are subjective; this does not replace impact assessment.
Start with your inputs
Enter observed issue frequency counts, user-assessed severity weights, estimated repair effort (hours). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Observed issue frequency counts | 4,2,1 |
| User-assessed severity weights | 1,3,4 |
| Estimated repair effort (hours) | 2,3,4 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, weighted issue burden by row is 4, 6, 4. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Weighted issue burden by row | 4, 6, 4 |
| Priority scores per repair hour | 2, 2, 1 |
| Priority order (issue row numbers) | 1, 2, 3 |
| Total repair effort (hours) | 9 |
How this is calculated
Weighted issue burden by row
Multiply occurrences by chosen severity weight.
Priority scores per repair hour
Divide weighted burden by effort.
Priority order (issue row numbers)
Sort descending score, keeping earlier row first for ties.
Total repair effort (hours)
Sum estimated repair hours.
Symbols and units
- a
- Observed issue frequency counts
- b
- User-assessed severity weights
- c
- Estimated repair effort (hours)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Priority score is occurrence count times chosen severity weight divided by estimated effort. Weights are subjective; this does not replace impact assessment.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Weighted issue burden by row; Priority scores per repair hour; Priority order (issue row numbers); Total repair effort (hours). The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Priority score is occurrence count times chosen severity weight divided by estimated effort. Weights are subjective; this does not replace impact assessment.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
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Further reading
Background reading; this does not imply endorsement or independent review of SumFizz.
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