Practice - Poisson Distribution
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for the Poisson Distribution?
💡 Hint: Remember to include the factorial in the denominator.
If the average number of cars passing a checkpoint is 10 (λ = 10), what is the probability of exactly 7 cars passing?
💡 Hint: Calculate each component stepwise.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for the Poisson Distribution?
💡 Hint: Think about the components we discussed in class.
True or False: In a Poisson distribution, the mean and variance are equal.
💡 Hint: Recall our lesson on properties of the Poisson distribution.
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Challenge Problems
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In a small town, there are on average 4 accidents per month. What is the probability that there are at least 3 accidents in a given month?
💡 Hint: Start by calculating those probabilities step-by-step.
A scientist observes that a bacterium divides to create an average of 8 offspring per hour. What is the probability of observing exactly 10 offspring in the next hour?
💡 Hint: Break it down into manageable steps.
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