In Waiting Line Models,the Variable Interarrival Time Is Assumed to Follow

question 52

Multiple Choice

In waiting line models,the variable interarrival time is assumed to follow a probability distribution known as the ______,which is a probability distribution that describes the time between events in a process in which events occur continuously and independently at a constant average rate.

• A)Poisson distribution
• B)normal distribution
• C)negative exponential distribution
• D)binomial distribution

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Definitions:

Role Conflict

A situation where there are incompatible demands placed upon a person relating to their job or position, causing stress or dysfunction.

Intrasender Role Conflict

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