FISHER in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows is a built-in statistical function that converts a correlation coefficient to a Fisher z value; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | All current how-to topics are available directly |
| Version recommendation | Latest WPS Office release recommended | Helps provide a stable formula editing experience |
About This Feature
Overview
The FISHER function in WPS Spreadsheet converts a correlation coefficient to a Fisher z value for statistical analysis, interval estimation, and result comparison. You can insert it from the Insert Function dialog box, type it directly in a worksheet cell or the formula bar, and open the help entry to review syntax and parameter details.
This function is useful for classroom practice, data review, statistical checking, and reusing formulas in existing worksheets.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | Latest WPS Office release recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection for local formula entry; internet access is recommended for online help |
| Other | You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit worksheet cells |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation notes | Download and install WPS Office, then open WPS Spreadsheet to use the FISHER function |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Spreadsheet, select any cell, type =FISHER(, or open Insert Function and search for FISHER |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheet provides the FISHER statistical function and supports insertion through the Insert Function dialog box, direct formula entry, and function help. | Microsoft Word supports formulas in table cells through the Formula dialog box, but this is designed for document table calculations rather than a spreadsheet statistical function library. | Google Sheets supports functions for calculation, analysis, and data handling in a cloud spreadsheet environment. | Notion formulas perform calculations with database properties, built-ins, and functions, mainly for database logic and property outputs. | Adobe Acrobat supports calculation rules for PDF form fields, mainly for interactive form results and field relationships. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS supports direct cell-based entry, editing, and reuse of the FISHER function in a desktop spreadsheet workflow. | Compared with WPS: formula entry is centered on Word table cells and document layouts, not spreadsheet-style statistical function editing. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports functions and collaboration in the cloud, while WPS fits a local desktop spreadsheet workflow more directly. | Compared with WPS: formulas are centered on database properties instead of worksheet cell formulas. | Compared with WPS: calculations are focused on PDF form fields rather than worksheet-based statistical formulas. |
| Official Source | — | Use a formula in a Word table | Understanding spreadsheets: an essential guide | Intro to formulas | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is well suited to entering, reviewing, and reusing the FISHER function in a desktop spreadsheet workflow. Other products also provide calculation features, but they focus on document tables, cloud spreadsheets, database properties, or PDF forms rather than the same worksheet-based function experience.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learning statistical functions | Students, teachers | Need a clear way to insert FISHER | Search and insert FISHER from the Insert Function dialog box |
| 2 | Fast formula entry | Data workers | Need to enter a formula directly in an existing sheet | Type =FISHER(...) in a cell or the formula bar |
| 3 | Checking syntax and parameters | Beginners, office users | Need to confirm argument usage | Open the function help entry and review syntax details |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Enter the FISHER function in worksheets | ✅ | ✅ |
| Search for FISHER in Insert Function and fill in arguments | ✅ | ✅ |
| Review membership plans and added benefits | Can view plan information separately | ✅ Available according to the subscribed plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Learning formulas and handling basic statistical calculations | Free | The FISHER function itself is available directly for regular spreadsheet work |
| Broader office needs with additional value-added services | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also want access to broader membership benefits across WPS Office |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
- To review current plans and benefit details, open the official WPS purchase page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page