The Number of 911 Calls in Butte, Montana, Has a Poisson

question 76

Short Answer

The number of 911 calls in Butte, Montana, has a Poisson distribution with a mean of 10 calls a day. The probability of seven or eight 911 calls in a day is ________.

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Definitions:

Disordered Anxiety

An excessive and persistent feeling of apprehension, often with physical symptoms, that disrupts daily functioning.

Persistent

Exhibiting tenacity and determination, continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

Distressing

Pertains to causing anxiety, sorrow, or pain; emotionally troubling.

Maladaptive

Describes behaviors or traits that are counterproductive to an individual's ability to cope with or adapt to the demands and challenges of life.