Which of the Following Cannot Generate a Poisson Distribution

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cannot generate a Poisson distribution?

• A) The number of telephone calls received by a switchboard in a specified time period.
• B) The number of customers arriving at a gas station on Christmas day.
• C) The number of bacteria found in a cubic yard of soil.
• D) The number of children in a family.
• E) The number of accidents per day on a certain section of a highway.

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Definitions:

Ill

Pertains to being in a state of poor health or suffering from disease.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances (antigens) that help neutralize or destroy bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.

Future Repetitions

The concept of events or actions being repeated or reoccurring in future instances.

Immune Problems

Health issues related to the malfunctioning or inadequacy of the immune system, which can lead to increased susceptibility to infections and diseases.