Question

Describe the continuity correction (covered in an earlier course unit), and explain how, when, and why it is used in statistics. Don't limit your thinking to the most common example given of this corrective step: approximation of binomials using the Normal distribution. While that is an example of such a correction, it is only one example. (Hint: You could compare the development of this correction logic for discrete distributions to the use of integration against continuous distributions.) Discuss the more general case and how it affects probabilities you might need to calculate as an engineering working on a project.

Post your response of 1-3 paragraphs (about 100-200 words) by the due date for this discussion assignment, and then reply to at least two initial responses of your peers during the remainder of the unit, particularly focusing on responses that might differ from your own. Also respond appropriately to anyone who posts questions against your own postings. Discuss the content! Keep responses focused on the substance of the issue, not simply on agreeing with a comment or encouraging each other.

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