Assume That a Random Variable Has a Poisson Distribution with a Mean

question 31

Multiple Choice

Assume that a random variable has a Poisson distribution with a mean of 5 occurrences per ten minutes.The number of occurrences per hour follows a Poisson distribution with λ equal to _________

• A)5
• B)60
• C)30
• D)10
• E)20

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Definitions:

Respiratory Bronchioles

The smallest airways in the lungs, connecting the terminal bronchioles to alveolar ducts, and part of the pathway for air to reach the sites of gas exchange in the lungs.

Conducting Division

The part of the respiratory system including air passages that conduct air to the lungs, such as trachea and bronchi.

Major Bronchioles

Small airways in the lungs that branch off from the primary bronchi and lead to the alveoli, facilitating the passage of air.

Functional Residual Capacity

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal, passive exhalation, which is crucial for continuous gas exchange in the lungs.