Suppose X Is a Random Variable for Which a Poisson

question 44

Multiple Choice

Suppose x is a random variable for which a Poisson probability distribution with λ = 1.2 provides a goodcharacterization. Find σ for x.

• A) 1.1
• B) 1.2
• C) 0.6
• D) 1.44

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