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Excel FISHERINV Function

The FISHERINV function returns the inverse of Fisher transformation of a supplied value (y). The transformation is frequently used to analyze correlations between ranges or arrays of data.

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Syntax

=FISHERINV(x)


Arguments

  • y (required): The value at which you want to calculate the inverse of the Fisher transformation.

Return Value

The FISHERINV function returns a numeric value between -1 and 1.


Function Notes

  • If y = FISHER(x), then FISHERINV(y) = x.
  • FISHERINV returns the #VALUE! error if y is not a numeric value.
  • The equation for the inverse of the Fisher transformation is:
    fisherinv function equation

Example

To get the inverse of the Fisher transformation of the supplied y values listed in the below table, please copy or enter the formula below in the top cell, press Enter to get the result, and then drag the fill handle (at the lower right corner of the result cell) down to apply the formula to the below cells.

=FISHERINV(B6)

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Also, you can type the actual y value in the formula as shown below.

=FISHERINV(0.1)


Related functions

Excel FISHER Function

The FISHER function returns the Fisher transformation of a supplied value (x). The Fisher transformation is frequently used to test hypotheses on the correlation coefficient.


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