SOLUTION: Given a binomial distribution with n = 36 and p = 0.87, would the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Why or why not?
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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? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
Hi,
Note: normal distribution provides a reasonable approximation for a binomial distribution
whenever np ≥ 5 AND nq ≥ 5 (most textbooks use 5) However
Both condiditons are not met, so NO