Queen Elisabeth competition: judges analysis
摘要
Jury voting is a widespread practice in various fields, such as cultural events. While existing literature typically examines decision-making rules, our analysis centers on how the grading behaviors of jury members impact the results. We analyze historical data from the Queen Elisabeth International Competition, which includes cello, piano, violin, and voice categories. The competition consists of three rounds in which candidates perform recitals. Each round culminates in the selection of a subset of candidates. Our findings indicate that judges who demonstrate greater variability in their scoring behaviors exert a more significant influence on the final rankings.