This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The Poisson random variable is a: a. discrete random variable with infinitely many possible values. ... (Read 244 times)

shenderson6

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Jun 24, 2018
The Poisson random variable is a:
 a. discrete random variable with infinitely many possible values.
  b. discrete random variable with finite number of possible values.
  c. continuous random variable with infinitely many possible values.
  d. continuous random variable with finite number of possible values.

Question 2

The Sutton police department must write, on average, 6 tickets a day to keep department revenues at budgeted levels. Suppose the number of tickets written per day follows a Poisson distribution with a mean of 6.5 tickets per day. Interpret the value of the mean.
 a. The mean has no interpretation.
  b. The expected number of tickets written would be 6.5 per day.
  c. Half of the days have less than 6.5 tickets written and half of the days have more than 6.5 tickets written.
  d. The number of tickets that is written most often is 6.5 tickets per day.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bitingbit

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


shenderson6

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

bigcheese9

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Critical Values of the Chi-Square Distribution Critical Values of the Chi-Square Distribution
The asymmetrical appearance of Mira, an oscillating variable star. The asymmetrical appearance of Mira, an oscillating variable star.
Each subculture provides its members with values and distinctive ways of viewing the world. What ... Each subculture provides its members with values and distinctive ways of viewing the world. What ...
A typical variable cam timing control valve. The solenoid is controlled by the engine computer and ... A typical variable cam timing control valve. The solenoid is controlled by the engine computer and ...
A variable valve timing solenoid being controlled by applying voltage from the PCM. A variable valve timing solenoid being controlled by applying voltage from the PCM.
Decimal Values as They Relate to the Location of the Decimal Point Decimal Values as They Relate to the Location of the Decimal Point
Video: Knee Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library