bitrate values

[rpareja]

Hello,
I have questions that may sound dumb for a lot of users, so I apologize in advance.

Question 1:
Is the bitrate value shown when encoding, directly related to the quality of the output? So the higher, the better?

Question 2:
Whenever I select AUTOMATIC SETTINGS, the log shows me the bitrate being used in the encoding process.
Is there a way to know what bitrate is being used whenever I select CRF or ABR encoding?

Question 3:
If CRF is selected, there is a line in the log that looks like this:
[13:22:40] Performing CRF Prediction...
- Analyzing 11.00 30.50 17.55 15.86 16.47 [16.50]
Encoding using constant rate factor.
Does this mean that after encountering bitrates of 11.00, 30.50, 17.55, etc. throughout the movie, the final constant bitrate that will be used is 16.50?

In case there is a way of knowing the bitrate that will be used in CRF or ABR, then I could try some settings combinations and see any considerable impact on the bitrate quality. Then decide which configuration I want to use before letting the program finish completely.

[jdobbs]

Please do not cross post. I answered your question in your other post. Cross-posting is against forum rules, and will result in strikes and possible loss of posting privileges.

[rpareja]

Thanks for your answer!
Sorry for the double-posting.