The Poisson Distribution Is Applied to Events for Which the Probability

question 45

True/False

The Poisson distribution is applied to events for which the probability of occurrence over a given span of time, space, or distance is very small.

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Definitions:

Decimals

Numerical symbols used in the decimal number system to represent fractions of ten, fundamental in mathematics for expressing precise values.

Mixed Fraction

A whole number and a fraction combined into one “mixed” number.

Improper Fraction

A fraction where the numerator (the top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (the bottom number).

Fluid Ounces

A unit of volume used to measure liquids, approximately 28.4 milliliters in the British Imperial system and 29.6 milliliters in the U.S. system.