The Number of Calls to an Internet Service Provider During

question 16

True/False

The number of calls to an Internet service provider during the hour between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. is described by a Poisson distribution with mean equal to 15. Given this information, the expected number of calls in the first 30 minutes is 7.5 calls.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Innovation

The process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among the members of a social system.

Innovators

Individuals or organizations that first adopt new technologies or ideas, often leading the way for others to follow.

Information Sources

Various means through which data is gathered, which can include books, journals, websites, and personal interviews, used for research and decision-making.

Diffusion of Innovation

A theory that explains how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology spread through cultures.