Returns the inverse of the lognormal cumulative distribution function of x, where ln(x) is normally distributed with parameters mean and standard_dev. If p = LOGNORMDIST(x,...) then LOGINV(p,...) = x. Use the lognormal distribution to analyze logarithmically transformed data.

Syntax

LOGINV(probability,mean,standard_dev)

Probability     is a probability associated with the lognormal distribution.

Mean     is the mean of ln(x).

Standard_dev     is the standard deviation of ln(x).

Remarks

  • If any argument is nonnumeric, LOGINV returns the #VALUE! error value.

  • If probability < 0 or probability > 1, LOGINV returns the #NUM! error value.

  • If standard_dev <= 0, LOGINV returns the #NUM! error value.

  • The inverse of the lognormal distribution function is:

    Equation

Example

Probability

Mean

StdDev

Formula

Description (Result)

0.039084

3.5

1.2

=LOGINV([Probability], [Mean], [StdDev])

Inverse of the lognormal cumulative distribution function for the specified arguments (4.000028)

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