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Log-Transform Values in the range of -400 to 400. Would the values of theadding a large constant matter for log-transform?

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Log-Transform Values in the range of -400 to 400. Would the values of the constant matter for log-transform?

My data consists of score values in the range of -400 to 400.

I am thinking of log-transforming them, but is it statistically wise for me to make 400 as a constant?

log(x + 400)

If I have values between 0 and 400.

I know I can do log ( x + 1 ) to log-transform them successfully if I have zeroes in the dataset. Would the values of the constant matter when log-transforming?

Any input is appreciated.