The normal approximation to the binomial test with and without a continuity correction is evaluated in terms of control of Type I errors and power. The normal ...

Where \(X\) is a normally distributed random variable with mean \(\mu\) and standard deviation \(\sigma\). The peak of the curve occurs at \(x=\mu\), and the spread ...

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An approximation for negative binomial sums involving a minimum of arithmetic is presented. Because of the relationship between negative binomial sums and regular binomial sums the approximation can ...