The Poisson Distribution Is Applied to Events for Which the Probability

question 45

True/False

The Poisson distribution is applied to events for which the probability of occurrence over a given span of time, space, or distance is very small.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that represents the dispersion or variance in a set of data points, used in finance to measure the volatility of investment returns.

Beta

Beta is a measure of an investment's volatility and systemic risk compared to the overall market.

S&P 500 Index

The S&P 500 Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S., widely regarded as one of the best indicators of U.S. stock market performance.

Risk-Adjusted Return

A measure of the return on an investment portfolio that has been adjusted for the risk the investor has taken, providing a more accurate depiction of the portfolio's performance.