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:

Kinesthetic

Relating to kinesthesia, which is the sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Perception

The cognitive process of interpreting sensory information to represent and understand the environment around us.

Vestibular

Pertaining to the vestibular system in the inner ear, responsible for providing the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement.

Homeostatic

Referring to the self-regulating processes that biological systems use to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.