The Following Probability Distribution Has Been Assessed for the Number

question 155

Multiple Choice

The following probability distribution has been assessed for the number of accidents that occur in a Midwestern city each day: Based on this probability distribution,the standard deviation in the number of accidents per day is:

• A)2.0
• B)1.63
• C)2.65
• D)1.28

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