SOLUTION: Given a binomial distribution with n = 33 and p = 0.85, would the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Why or why not?

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Question 710922: Given a binomial distribution with n = 33 and p = 0.85, would the normal distribution provide a reasonable approximation? Why or why not?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Conditions:
np is certainly greater than 5
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Is nq > 5 ??
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33*0.15 = 4.95
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That does not meet the criteria than nq > 5.
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Conclusion: normal approximation not suitable.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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