Poisson Probability Distribution Flashcards
1
Q
What is poison probability distribution
A
It is a discrete probability distribution that expresses the given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time
2
Q
F(x) for poison distribution is…
A
F(x)=gamma^x e^-gamma
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Mean =gamma
Variance =gamma
Gamma is the rate of occurrence described
3
Q
Uses of Poisson distribution
A
It is used to model the arrival rate of cars at a filling station
It is used to model the arrival rate of telephone calls
It is used to model the arrival rate of customers to a queue
