Introduction

In statistical analysis, it is often necessary to combine data from multiple groups to derive aggregated statistics. This article discusses a tool that allows users to combine mean, standard deviation (SD), and total for more than one group into a single set of combined data. The tool provides a convenient way to analyze and compare information from different groups. Let's explore the variables involved and the calculation process.

Variables Definitions

  1. Group 1, Group 2, Group 3:
    • Mean (mean1, mean2, mean3): The average value of the data in each group.
    • Standard Deviation (SD) (sd1, sd2, sd3): A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in each group.
    • Total (total1, total2, total3): The total number of observations in each group.
  2. Combined Data:
    • Combined Mean: The weighted average of the means from the selected groups based on the total number of observations.
    • Combined SD: The combined standard deviation is calculated using a formula that considers the standard deviations and means of the selected groups.
    • Combined Total: The total number of observations after combining the selected groups.

Formula
Combine multiple groups

Formula Reference - Cochrane Handbook