A Statistics Professor Receives an Average of Five E-Mail Messages

question 114

Multiple Choice

A statistics professor receives an average of five e-mail messages per day from students. Assume the number of messages approximates a Poisson distribution. What is the probability that on a randomly selected day she will have no messages?

• A) 0.0067
• B) Zero
• C) 0.0335
• D) Impossible to have no messages

Recognize the different caregiver roles within the family and community context.

Understand the definition and purpose of palliative care.

Recognize the importance of quality of life and symptom management for patients with chronic conditions.

Identify the appropriate time for integrating palliative care into the management of chronic diseases.

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Definitions:

Federal Income Tax

The tax imposed by the U.S. government on the income generated by businesses and individuals within its jurisdiction.

Gross Earnings

The total amount of money earned by an individual or company before any deductions or taxes are applied.

Medicare Withholding

The portion of an employee's paycheck that is deducted to contribute to the Medicare program, which provides health insurance to individuals who are over 65 or meet other specific criteria.

Social Security Withholding

The portion of an employee's wage that is deducted and sent to the government to fund Social Security benefits.