For binomial data with p = .50 and n = 36, what is the value of $\sigma$ for the normal approximation?
A)12
B)9
C)3
D)1

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The standard deviation $\sigma$ for a binomial distribution is calculated using the formula $\sigma = \sqrt{n \cdot p \cdot (1-p)}$. For p = 0.50 and n = 36, $\sigma = \sqrt{36 \cdot 0.50 \cdot 0.50} = \sqrt{9} = 3$.

For Binomial Data with P = σ\sigmaσ For the Normal Approximation? A)12 B)9 C)3 D)1

For Binomial Data with P = $\sigma$ For the Normal Approximation?
A)12
B)9
C)3
D)1