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FISHER

The FISHER function in Google Sheets is used to calculate the Fisher transformation of a given value. This transformation is commonly used in statistical analysis to normalize data and improve its distribution. Learn how to use the FISHER function effectively with our comprehensive guide.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: FISHER(value)

Parameters:

  • value: The value for which the Fisher transformation needs to be calculated.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using FISHER with individual values:
    • Example: =FISHER(0.7)
    • Result: 0.867300527

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Correlation Analysis: Perform statistical analysis on datasets requiring normalized data.
  2. Finance: Useful in finance to deal with data that violates the assumptions of a linear model.

Related Functions

  • FISHERINV: Inverse of the Fisher transformation.
  • CRITFISHER: Calculate the critical value of the Fisher transformation.

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