Inquiry About Calculation of IMDb Popularity Metric

Dear IMDb Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Yaoyao, a PhD researcher specializing in the film industry. I am currently working on a paper related to box office performance and I intend to use the "Popularity" metric from IMDb as part of my analysis. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of my research, I would appreciate it if you could provide detailed information on the following: 1. What exactly does the "Popularity" metric represent? 2.How is this metric calculated? Understanding these aspects will greatly enhance the depth and rigor of my study. Thank you very much for your assistance. I look forward to your response. Best regards, Yaoyao Ding