Calculate the Mean & SD from the Median & Range

This conversion requires four inputs: the median, minimum, maximum, and the sample size of the group. The output consists of two values: the mean and the standard deviation (SD) using Wan et al, method.

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Calculate & Input

Study ID Median Minimum Maximum Sample Size Mean SD

Conversion Results

Study ID Median Minimum Maximum Sample Size Mean SD
1 20 10 25 12 0.8 5

Description of the formula

Variables Definitions

  1. Confidence Interval (CI): This represents the confidence level expressed as a decimal value. For example, 0.95 corresponds to a 95% confidence interval.
  2. Number of Participants: The total number of individuals or data points in the sample or study.
  3. Upper CI Limit: The upper limit of the confidence interval.
  4. Lower CI Limit: The lower limit of the confidence interval.
  5. Standard Deviation (SD): The calculated standard deviation based on the provided confidence interval information.

Conversion Formula

  1. Calculation of the standard errors wide

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