I a Continuity Correction Compensates for Estimating a Discrete Distribution

question 144

Multiple Choice

i. A continuity correction compensates for estimating a discrete distribution with a continuous
Distribution.
ii. The normal probability distribution is generally deemed a good approximation for the binomial
Probability distribution when np and n(1 - p) are both greater than five.
iii. When a continuity correction factor is used, its value is 1.

• A) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) is a correct statement but not (ii) or (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• E) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all false statements.

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