A continuity correction factor is used when
[...] ; when you use a
[...] distribution table to approximate a
[...] , you’re going to have to use a continuity correction factor.
P (X = n)
| X is exactly n | P (n – .5 < X < n + .5) |
| P (X > n) | X is greater than n
| P(X > n + .5)
|
P (X ≥ n)
| X is greater than or equal to n
| [...]
|
P (X ≤ n)
| X is less than or equal to n
| [...]
|
P (X < n)
| X is less than n
| P(X < n – .5) |