In order to approximate the binomial distribution using the normal distribution, the following condition(s) must be met if p is near 1.
A) np 5 only
B) n must be larger than just meeting the condition of np 5.
C) n can be as small as np 5.
D) n 5

Question

In order to approximate the binomial distribution using the normal distribution, the following condition(s) must be met if p is near 1.
A) np > 5 only
B) n must be larger than just meeting the condition of np > 5.
C) n can be as small as np > 5.
D) n > 5

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This is because as n gets closer and p gets closer to 0.5, the graph of a binomial distribution tends to have the symmetrical, bell shaped appearance of a normal curve.

In Order to Approximate the Binomial Distribution Using the Normal