Why must a continuity correction be used when using the normal approximation for

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Why must a continuity correction be used when using the normal approximation for the binomial distribution? Choose the correct answer below. A. The probability of an event is particularly small. B. The normal distribution is a discrete probability distribution being used as an approximation to the binomial distribution which is a continuous probability distribution. C. The sample size is less than 5% of the size of the population. D. The normal distribution is a continuous probability distribution being used as an approximation to the binomial distribution which is a discrete probability distribution.

Explanation / Answer

Option D) is correct.

The normal distribution is a continuous probability distribution being used as an approximation to the binomial distribution which is a discrete probability distribution.

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