The following table details the scoring and logic behind the ValidateAddress confidence algorithm for U.S. and Canadian addresses.
|
Field |
Weight/Match Score |
Factor if Changed1 |
Factor If Filled2 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
10 |
100% |
0% |
|
City |
10 |
50% |
75% |
|
StateProvince |
15 |
50% |
75% |
|
PostalCode |
15 |
25% |
25% |
|
StreetName |
15 |
50% |
75% |
|
HouseNumber |
15 |
50% |
75% |
|
Directionals |
10 |
50% |
75% |
|
StreetSuffix |
5 |
50% |
75% |
|
ApartmentNumber |
5 |
50% |
75% |
1 Refers to instances when the input data in this field is changed in order to achieve a match.
2 Refers to instances when the input data in this field is not present but is filled in order to achieve a match.