The equation for the inverse of the Fisher transformation is:
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
The equation for the inverse of the Fisher transformation is:
Example
The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank spreadsheet.
How?
- Create a blank spreadsheet.
- Select the example in the Help topic.
Selecting an example from Help
- Press CTRL+C.
- In the spreadsheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
- To switch between viewing the formula that returns the result and the result in the cell, select the cell and press F2 and then ENTER, or click Commands and Options on the spreadsheet toolbar, click the Formula tab, and look in the Formula in active cell (active cell) box.
| Formula | Description (Result) |
|---|---|
| =FISHERINV(0.972955) | Inverse of the Fisher transformation at 0.972955 (0.75) |