The Interval Between Patients Arriving at an Outpatient Clinic Follows

question 49

Short Answer

The interval between patients arriving at an outpatient clinic follows an exponential distribution at a rate of 15 patients per hour.What is the probability that a randomly chosen arrival to be more than 5 minutes?

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Central Executive

A component of working memory in cognitive psychology that controls and regulates cognitive processes, directing attention and managing tasks.

Working Memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity, responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing and decision-making.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically a few seconds to a minute.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the recall of general facts, concepts, and knowledge about the world, distinct from personal experiences.