Lecture 23: Normal Approximation to Binomial Distribution Flashcards
1
Q
When can you use the normal approximation to the binomial distribution?
A
When n is large so that both np ≥ 5 and
n(1 − p) ≥ 5
2
Q
Why should the continuity correction be used for the normal approximation to the Binomial distribution?
A
Because we are
approximating a discrete random variable with a continuous
random variable.
