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ARSIN

ARSIN


Returns the arcsine

Category: Trigonometric

Syntax
Arguments
Details
Examples

Syntax

ARSIN (argument)

Arguments

argument
is numeric.
Range: between -1 and 1

Details

The ARSIN function returns the arcsine (inverse sine) of the argument. The value returned is in radians.

Examples

SAS Statements Results 
x=arsin(0);
 
0
 
x=arsin(1);
 
1.5707963268
 
x=arsin(-0.5);
 
-0.523598776


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