I the Random Variable for a Poisson Probability Distribution Is $\pi$

question 20

Multiple Choice

i. The random variable for a Poisson probability distribution is discrete. ii. The Poisson probability distribution is always negatively skewed.
iii. The Poisson probability distribution has the same four characteristics as the binomial, but in addition, the probability of a success ( $\pi$ ) is small and the number of trials (n) is relatively large.

• A) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) is a correct statement but not (ii) or (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all false statements.

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