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Continuity Correction Calculator

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This calculator applies the continuity correction, an adjustment used when approximating a discrete probability distribution (like the binomial distribution) with a continuous probability distribution (like the normal distribution).

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How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Observed Value (x) and Correction Type in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Corrected Value in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

P(X < 10)

Observed Value (x): 10; Correction Type: P(X < x)

Corrected Value: 9.5

P(X ≤ 10)

Observed Value (x): 10; Correction Type: P(X ≤ x)

Corrected Value: 10.5

P(X > 10)

Observed Value (x): 10; Correction Type: P(X > x)

Corrected Value: 10.5

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