Poisson Distribution Flashcards by Alice Brooks | Brainscape

Q

What is the mean the same as?

A

Variance

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Q

Likelihood that the data is from a poison distribution

A

This supports the use of the poison distribution as an adequate model since

Mean ~ variance
~
Mean not similar variance

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Q

When can it be used?

A

Must be independent

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