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Can you use normal distribution for discrete data?
Normal distribution is strictly only applicable for data that is continuous though in some cases we can use the normal distribution to approximate data that is discrete.
What conditions must be met to use the normal distribution to approximate the binomial distribution?
The shape of the binomial distribution needs to be similar to the shape of the normal distribution. To ensure this, the quantities np and nq must both be greater than five (np>5 and nq>5); the approximation is better if they are both greater than or equal to 10).
Can a normal distribution always be applied to approximate a binomial distribution?
Yes. We can always use the normal distribution to approximate the binomial distribution.
Can a normal distribution be used to approximate a discrete distribution?
If certain conditions are met, then a continuous distribution can be used to approximate a discrete distribution? The Normal Distribution (continuous) is an excellent approximation for such discrete distributions as the Binomial and Poisson Distributions, and even the Hypergeometric Distribution. How?
Can a normal distribution be approximated using the central limit theorem?
So, by the power of the Central Limit Theorem and the Law of Large Numbers, we can approximate non-normal distributions using the Standard Normal distribution where the mean becomes zero with a standard deviation of one!
Which is an example of a normal approximation?
If 100 chips are sampled randomly, without replacement, approximate the probability that at least 1 of the chips is flawed in the sample. First, we notice that this is a binomial distribution, and we are told that. This would not be a very pleasant calculation to conduct.
How are binomial and Poisson distributions used in normal approximation?
Now, before we jump into the Normal Approximation, let’s quickly review and highlight the critical aspects of the Binomial and Poisson Distributions. A binomial random variable represents the number of successes in a fixed number of successive identical, independent trials. Each trial has the possibility of either two outcomes: