It is acceptable practice to try multiple transformations and choose the one that makes your data fit the assumptions of the statistical test best.

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This practice is acceptable and often necessary in statistical analysis to meet the assumptions of parametric tests, such as normality and homoscedasticity. However, it's important to report the transformations used and ensure they are justified and not merely for achieving significant results.

It Is Acceptable Practice to Try Multiple Transformations and Choose