Find the Mean of the Poisson Random Variable

question 49

Multiple Choice

Find the mean of the Poisson random variable.
-Suppose X has a Poisson distribution with parameter ʎ = 0.17. Find the mean of X.

• A)0.17
• B)0.085
• C)0.412
• D)0.03

Appreciate the interaction between heredity and environment in influencing behavior.

Identify the application of operant conditioning principles to solve behavior problems.

Grasp the concept of observational learning and its relation to conditioning.

Understand various encoding strategies and their effectiveness.

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