Which of the Following Experiments Can Be Modeled by the Poisson

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following experiments can be modeled by the Poisson distribution?

• A) The number of calls received by a switchboard during a given period of time.
• B) The number of bacteria per small volume of fluid.
• C) The number of customer arrivals at a checkout counter during a given minute.
• D) The number of customer arrivals at a checkout counter during a given hour.
• E) All of these.

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Definitions:

Normal Rate

Typically refers to a baseline or standard rate of interest, production, or growth that is considered usual or expected under normal circumstances.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest level of production at which a firm can achieve the lowest long-run average total cost.

Economic Costs

The total cost of choosing one action over another, comprising both the costs directly incurred and the opportunity costs forgone by not taking the alternative action.

Total Revenue

The total amount of money received by a company from its sales of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.