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		TeMPOraL on July 29, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google search's new basic calculator My guess is 9/11 was if-ed out; if someone types that into a query, one most likely wants to see results related to WTC attack.

rabidsnail on July 29, 2012 [–]

They could have generalized that based on result CTR.

pokoleo on July 29, 2012 | [–]

Not sure what a result CTR is - can you explain (click through rate?)

rabidsnail on July 29, 2012 | | [–]

Yes, click-through rate. If an unusually large percentage of users click on a result instead of engaging with the calculator then the calculator probably shouldn't be there.

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