An Operations Analyst Counted the Number of Arrivals Per Minute

question 71

Multiple Choice

An operations analyst counted the number of arrivals per minute at a bank ATM in each of 30 randomly chosen minutes. The results were: 0, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 0, 1, 2, 0, 1, 0, 1. Which goodness-of-fit test would you recommend?

• A)Uniform
• B)Poisson
• C)Normal
• D)Binomial

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Definitions:

Indirect Approach

A method often used in preparing cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets and investment securities, as part of a company’s cash flow activities.

Financing Activities

Transactions involving raising capital and repaying investors, including issuing equity or debt, and dividend payments.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, with voting rights and potential dividends, not having preference over preferred stock in bankruptcy proceedings.