RANDOM VARIABLE AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS
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- 4 Jun 2022
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- 28 May 2026
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What determines the shape of a Poisson distribution?
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Explanation
The form of a Poisson distribution is governed by its parameter, typically denoted as lambda (λ), which represents the average rate of occurrence. This parameter directly influences the distribution's shape.
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