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A value of 0.5 that is added to and/or subtracted from a value of x when the continuous normal distribution is used to approximate the discrete binomial distribution is called Group of answer choices probability density factor. factor of conversion. continuity approximation factor. continuity correction factor.

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continuity correction factor

Explanation:

A value of 0.5 that is added to and/or subtracted from a value of x when the continuous normal distribution is used to approximate the discrete binomial distribution is called continuity correction factor.

Reason -

A continuity correction factor is used when you use a continuous probability distribution to approximate a discrete probability distribution.

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