NORM.S.INV function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation
What is NORM.S.INV function in Excel?
Syntax of NORM.S.INV function
NORM.S.INV(probability)
The NORM.S.INV function syntax has the following arguments:
- Probability: A probability corresponding to the normal distribution.
NORM.S.INV formula explanation
- If probability is nonnumeric, NORMS.INV returns the #VALUE! error value.
- If probability <= 0 or if probability >= 1, NORMS.INV returns the #NUM! error value.
Given a value for probability, NORM.S.INV seeks that value z such that NORM.S.DIST(z,TRUE) = probability. Thus, precision of NORM.S.INV depends on precision of NORM.S.DIST. NORM.S.INV uses an iterative search technique.
Example of NORM.S.INV function
Steps to follow:
1. Open a new Excel worksheet.
2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1
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Formula | Description | Live Result |
=NORM.S.INV(0.908789) | Inverse of the standard normal cumulative distribution, with a probability of 0.908789 | 1.3333347 |