median baseline
AssessTechniques
A baseline calculation using the median value over a reference period to reduce noise.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 5Cloudflare Blog·7/21/2026researchHow the 2026 World Cup shifted Internet traffic
Cloudflare analyzed global HTTP and DNS traffic during the 2026 World Cup and found that match kickoff time strongly shaped online behavior. Traffic often spiked overnight or early in the morning as fans tuned in, while daytime matches had much smaller effects because many users were already online.