Suppose X Is a Random Variable for Which a Poisson

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Essay

Suppose x is a random variable for which a Poisson probability distribution with λ = 3 provides a good approximation. a. Graph p(x) for x = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. b. Find μ and σ for x. c. What is the probability that x will fall in the interval μ ± σ?

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