Common Transformations

Figure 32.11 shows the transformations that are available when you select Common from the Family list. Equations for these transformations are given in Table 32.1.

Figure 32.11: Common Transformations

	Default	Name of
Transformation	Parameter	New Variable	Equation
log(Y+a)		Log_Y
log10(Y+a)		Log10_Y
sqrt(Y+a)		Sqrt_Y
exp(Y)		Exp_Y
1 / Y		Inv_Y
Y * Y		Squared_Y

The logarithmic transformations are often used when the scale of the data range exceeds an order of magnitude. The square root transformation is often used when your data are counts. The inverse transformation is often used to transform waiting times.