Returns the inverse of the Fisher transformation. Use this transformation when analyzing correlations between ranges or arrays of data. If y = FISHER(x), then FISHERINV(y) = x.
Syntax
FISHERINV(y)
Y is the value for which you want to perform the inverse of the transformation.
Remarks
- If y is nonnumeric, FISHERINV returns the #VALUE! error value.
- The equation for the inverse of the Fisher transformation is:
Example
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| =FISHERINV(0.972955) |
Inverse of the Fisher transformation at 0.972955 (0.75) |
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