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Standard Deviation of Mean

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σM=σN
(σ)Standard Deviation
(N)Number of Samples
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The Standard Deviation of Mean (SDOM) calculator computes the standard deviation of the mean(σM) based on the standard deviation (σ) and the number of samples (N):

INSTRUCTIONS:  Enter the following:

Standard Deviation of the Mean (SDOM):  The calculator returns the standard deviation of the mean(σM).

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The standard deviation of the mean (SDOM) is sometimes also known as the standard error of the mean (SEM).  This quantity is useful in that it helps quantify the uncertainty in the estimate of the mean.  

The formula for the Standard Deviation of Mean (SDOM) is:

    sm=sN  

where:      

To compute the standard deviation and sample size, use the Simple Stats Calculator [CLICK HERE]to enter your data and see the observational statistics which include both the standard deviation and number of samples.

Key Points about SEM:

  1. Interpretation: The SEM gives an estimate of how far the sample mean is likely to be from the population mean. A smaller SEM indicates that the sample mean is a more precise estimate of the population mean.
  2. Relationship with Sample Size: The SEM decreases as the sample size increases, reflecting that larger samples tend to provide more accurate estimates of the population mean.
  3. Usage: The SEM is commonly used in hypothesis testing and confidence intervals to assess the reliability of the sample mean as an estimate of the population mean.

In summary, the standard error of the mean (SEM) is a measure of the dispersion of sample means around the population mean and is crucial for understanding the accuracy of the sample mean as an estimate of the true population mean.

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