FISHER function

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Returns the Fisher transformation at x. This transformation produces a function that is approximately normally distributed rather than skewed. Use this function to perform hypothesis testing on the correlation coefficient.

Syntax

FISHER(x)

X  is a numeric value for which you want the transformation.

Remarks

  • If x is nonnumeric, FISHER returns the #VALUE! error value.
  • If x ≤ -1 or if x ≥ 1, FISHER returns the #NUM! error value.
  • The equation for the Fisher transformation is:
    Equation

Example

Formula Description (Result)
=FISHER(0.75) Fisher transformation at 0.75 (0.972955)