What Is the Purpose of Using the Continuity Correction Factor

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Essay

What is the purpose of using the continuity correction factor when approximating the binomial distribution with a normal distribution?

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Definitions:

Sealed-Bid

A type of auction or bidding process where all bidders simultaneously submit sealed bids, with no bidder knowing the bid of any other participant.

Bid Aggressively

The strategy of actively and assertively placing higher bids to secure an auctioned item or a contract.

Competition

The rivalry among sellers in the same market to attract customers, increase sales, and achieve a dominant position in the market.

Expected Value

A statistical concept that calculates the average result when the same event is repeated multiple times.