Why Is It Important to Use the Correction for Continuity

question 12

Essay

Why is it important to use the correction for continuity when approximating binomial probabilities with the normal distribution?

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Definitions:

Collinear

Refers to points lying on the same straight line.

Perimeter

The total distance around the edge of a two-dimensional shape.

Vertices

The corners or points where two or more edges meet in a geometric shape.

Shifted

Refers to the transformation of a graph or equation that results in its movement to a different position on the coordinate plane, without altering its shape.