Procedure for the LHC Higgs boson search combination in Summer 2011

Abstract

In this note, we report the results of the technical combination exercises conducted by the group during Winter-Spring 2011 and summarize the decisions taken in preparation for the statistical combination of the Standard Model Higgs boson searches at the LHC. The procedure to be used for the combination in Summer 2011 is explicitly detailed to avoid potential biases from decisions taken after the data have been collected