True or False: One of the Reasons That a Correction

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True/False

True or False: One of the reasons that a correction for continuity adjustment is needed when approximating the binomial distribution with a normal distribution is because the normal distribution is used for a discrete random variable while the binomial distribution is used for a continuous random variable.

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Definitions:

Conditional Reinforcement

The process by which stimuli that are associated with a primary reinforcer also become reinforcers themselves, often through classical conditioning.

Postreinforcement Pause

A pause in responding that commonly occurs after the delivery of a reinforcer under certain schedules of reinforcement, such as a fixed ratio schedule.

FR-5 Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after five instances of the behavior.

FR-15 Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after it has been produced 15 times.