For which of the following sample sizes (n) and population parameter (p) can a normal curve be used to approximate the binomial probability histogram?

A. n=30; p=0.6
B. n=15; p=0.6
C. n=15; p=0.3
D. n=30; p=0.3

Question

For which of the following sample sizes (n) and population parameter (p) can a normal curve be used to approximate the binomial probability histogram?

A. n=30; p=0.6
B. n=15; p=0.6
C. n=15; p=0.3
D. n=30; p=0.3

kj4uts · Answer

I think the answer is A. n=30; p=0.6 because 0.6*30=18 which is greater than 10. Is this how you solve this problem?