SOLUTION: Given a binomial distribution with n = 23 and p = 0.78, would the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Why or why not?

Question 489594: Given a binomial distribution with n = 23 and p = 0.78, would the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Why or why not?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given a binomial distribution with n = 23 and p = 0.78, would the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Why or why not?
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If p = 0.78, q = 0.22
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Then np = 23*0.78 > 5 and nq = 23*0.22 > 5
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So it is reasonable to use the normal approximation.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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