Which Type of Distribution Would Best Model the Waiting Times

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which type of distribution would best model the waiting times of the departing flights at JFK international airport?

• A)The uniform distribution
• B)The normal distribution
• C)The binomial distribution
• D)The exponential distribution

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