The continuity correction is used to compensate for the fact that a ___________distribution is used to approximate a ____________ distribution.
A) discrete; continuous
B) continuous; discrete
C) discrete; uniform
D) binomial; uniform

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The continuity correction is used when a continuous distribution (typically a normal distribution) is used to approximate a discrete distribution (such as a binomial or Poisson distribution). This adjustment is necessary because continuous distributions can take on any value within an interval, while discrete distributions can only take on specific, separate values.

The Continuity Correction Is Used to Compensate for the Fact