The sample size n, probability of success p, and probability of failure q are given for a binomial experiment. Decide whether you can use the normal distribution to approximate the random variable x. q=0.25 n = 19 0000 Can the normal distribution be used to approximate the random variable x? A. No, because nq < 5. B. No, because np <5 and nq < 5. p=0.75 OC. No, because np < 5. O D. Yes, because np 25 and nq 25. www.

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The sample size n, probability of success p, and probability of failure q are given for a binomial experiment. Decide
whether you can use the normal distribution to approximate the random variable x.
n = 19
q=0.25
0000
Can the normal distribution be used to approximate the random variable x?
A. No, because nq < 5.
B. No, because np < 5 and nq < 5.
p=0.75
OC. No, because np < 5.
O D. Yes, because np 25 and nq ≥ 5.
www.
Transcribed Image Text:The sample size n, probability of success p, and probability of failure q are given for a binomial experiment. Decide whether you can use the normal distribution to approximate the random variable x. n = 19 q=0.25 0000 Can the normal distribution be used to approximate the random variable x? A. No, because nq < 5. B. No, because np < 5 and nq < 5. p=0.75 OC. No, because np < 5. O D. Yes, because np 25 and nq ≥ 5. www.
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