Data Methodology

How We Collect, Validate and Present Data

数据透明是 Gobob 平台的核心原则。这一页说明所有数据的来源、频率、处理方法与置信度。

Four Guiding Principles

All data presentation and processing adheres to the following principles

Traceable

Every data point cites its original source. Raw data can be downloaded and historical snapshots verified via the Wayback Machine.

Reproducible

All data is collected via automated scripts. Anyone can follow the same workflow to obtain consistent results.

Unbiased

Gobob has no commercial relationships with any agencies or intermediaries. Data presentation does not favor any party.

Privacy-First

Platform data is strictly anonymized. No individual student data ever appears in public dashboards. Aggregated data requires N ≥ 30 to be displayed.

Data Source Inventory

All data sources are public — third-party authorities plus Gobob anonymized samples provide dual-source calibration

SourceTypeFrequencyCoverageMethodConfidence
MoE Yearly Overseas Study StatisticsOfficial StatisticsAnnual31 Provinces in ChinaPDF Parsing + Manual Proofreading
Baidu Index — Study Abroad TermsSearch BehaviorWeeklyNationwide, Mobile + PCBaidu Index API + Keyword Lists
QuestMobile Platform MAUThird-Party ResearchQuarterlyMAU Top 50 AppsReport Download + Manual Entry
Xiaohongshu / Douyin / Zhihu KOL DataPlatform DataMonthlyTop 500 KOLsPlatform Open API + Scraping
Immigration & Visa Policies by CountryGovernment AnnouncementsReal-time50+ CountriesRSS Subscriptions + Web Monitoring
Gobob Platform User DataFirst-PartyDaily100,000+ Registered StudentsDB Views + Anonymization + Aggregation高 (样本数据)

Update Frequency

All cron jobs are centrally managed with automatic alerts on failure

Data
教育部年度数据
每年 3-4 月
Data
百度指数
每周一
Data
QuestMobile
每季度末
Data
KOL 影响力
每月 1 日
Data
政策追踪
实时 (RSS)
Data
Gobob 平台数据
每日凌晨 03:00

Disclaimer

1. Purpose of Data Presentation: All data on this website is for reference only, intended to help overseas admissions officers and marketing professionals understand the Chinese study-abroad market, and does not constitute any commercial commitments.

2. Gobob Platform Data: Platform data comprises anonymized samples. Sample size may deviate from the full market. Data has been calibrated against third-party authoritative sources where possible.

3. Third-Party Data: Data from third-party sources — including the Ministry of Education, QuestMobile, Baidu Index, etc. — is published by the originating organizations. Gobob does not guarantee its absolute accuracy.

4. Policy and Visa Information: Policy information may become outdated due to sudden changes. Please verify with institutional legal departments or relevant embassies/consulates before making admissions decisions.

5. Business Relationships: Gobob has no commercial commission relationships with any agencies or intermediaries. Platform data presentation remains neutral.

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