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 228 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
Wow, this really help

emsimon14

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

More than 20 million Americans cite use of marijuana within the past 30 days, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 8 million admit to using it almost every day.

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Specialized values and interests are two of the characteristics that mark subcultures. What values ... Specialized values and interests are two of the characteristics that mark subcultures. What values ...
How to solve a linear system when the variable is in the denominator position (Question 1 of 2) How to solve a linear system when the variable is in the denominator position (Question 1 of 2)
Assume z is a standard normal random variable. What is the value of z if the area to the right ... Assume z is a standard normal random variable. What is the value of z if the area to the right ...
Variable expressivity as shown in flies homozygous for the eyeless mutation in Drosophila Variable expressivity as shown in flies homozygous for the eyeless mutation in Drosophila
Random distribution of dandelions Random distribution of dandelions
Lod Score Values for the Families in Figure 5.15 Lod Score Values for the Families in Figure 5.15
Video: Coronary Heart Disease Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library