Which of the Following Is True About the Assumptions Underlying

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the assumptions underlying the Poisson distribution?

• A)The probability of occurrence of an event (defect)over a narrow interval of time,area,or space is small and directly proportional to the size of that interval.
• B)The probability of two such events (defects)occurring in that same narrow interval is so large that it is highly likely.
• C)The probability of two such events (defects)occurring as a result of the same cause is so large that it is highly likely.
• D)The probability of two such events (defects)having identical liability costs is so small that it is highly likely.

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Definitions:

Similar Personalities

The degree to which individuals share the same traits, characteristics, and modes of behavior.

Role Confusion

The uncertainty felt by individuals who are unsure about their identity or future roles in society, often discussed in Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

Weakening Immune System

A decrease in the effectiveness of the immune system, which reduces the body's ability to fight off infections and diseases.

Susceptible To Pneumonia

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