Poisson distribution (Q6674104)
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discrete probability distribution that models the number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space, given a constant mean rate of occurrence
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Poisson distribution |
discrete probability distribution that models the number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space, given a constant mean rate of occurrence |
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Assuming that these events occur with a known constant mean rate and independently of the time since the last event.
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Poisson pmf.svg
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Plot of the probability mass function for the Poisson distribution. (English)
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