document.write( "Question 646303: Given a binomial distribution with n = 36 and p = 0.87, would the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Why or why not? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #405822 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "Note: normal distribution provides a reasonable approximation for a binomial distribution
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document.write( "whenever np ≥ 5 AND nq ≥ 5  (most textbooks use 5)
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document.write( "     However 
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document.write( "Both condiditons are not met, so NO \n" );
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