Consider a Poisson Distribution with an Average of 3 Customers

question 18

Multiple Choice

Consider a Poisson distribution with an average of 3 customers per minute at the local grocery store. If X = the number of arrivals per minute, find the probability of more than 7 customers arriving within a minute.

• A) .0216
• B) .0081
• C) .9881
• D) .0118

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, important for coordinating movement and balance.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and attention.

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A part of the brain associated with memory formation, organization, and storage, as well as with spatial navigation.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and accurate timing.