Which Probability Distribution Is Appropriate When the Events of Interest

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which probability distribution is appropriate when the events of interest occur randomly, independently of one another, and rarely?

• A) Binomial distribution
• B) Poisson distribution
• C) Hypergeometric distribution
• D) any discrete probability distribution
• E) all of these

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Definitions:

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The set of beliefs, values, and norms that are widely shared and accepted within a society, often serving to maintain the power of the ruling class or group.

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