What is continuity correction?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the concept of continuity correction in statistics. It refers to the adjustment made when a continuous distribution is used to approximate a discrete distribution, particularly in the context of the normal approximation to the binomial distribution or other discrete distributions.
Answer
A small adjustment made when approximating a discrete distribution using a continuous distribution.
The final answer is a small adjustment made when approximating a discrete distribution using a continuous distribution.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a small adjustment made when approximating a discrete distribution using a continuous distribution.
More Information
The continuity correction is typically a value of 0.5 used particularly when applying the normal approximation to the binomial distribution. This adjustment helps to reduce the error in approximations.
Tips
Common mistakes include forgetting to apply the correction or using it improperly when it is not needed.
Sources
- Continuity Correction Factor: What is it? - Statistics How To - statisticshowto.com
- Continuity correction - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- A Simple Explanation of Continuity Correction in Statistics - Statology - statology.org
