What is the mathematical intuition behind the Box-Cox transformation?

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Mathematical Approach:
We start with our original data, denoted as (x).The Box-Cox transformation raises this data to a power (an exponent), denoted as (\lambda): [ f(x) = {x^lambda - 1}{lambda} {(for positive data)} and and for negative datawe use a modified formula:
f(x)=((x+c)^−1)​/λ
where c is a constant added to make the data positive.
where c is a constant added to make the data positive.
(c) is a constant added to make the data positive (for negative data).We choose (lambda) to optimize normality (make the data look more like a bell curve).
Simplified Explanation:
Imagine you have data that doesn’t quite follow a normal distribution.The Box-Cox transformation helps you find the right power (lambda) to apply to your data so that it becomes more “normal.”It’s like adjusting the knobs on a radio until you get the clearest signal !

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