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Poisson Distribution

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The Poisson distribution is a statistical distribution that expresses the probability of a given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space.

Key Features

  • Fixed interval of time or space
  • Events occur independently
  • Average rate of occurrence

Pros

  • Useful for modeling rare events
  • Easy to understand and apply
  • Versatile in various fields such as insurance, telecommunications, and biology

Cons

  • Assumes events occur independently, which may not always be the case
  • Limited applicability for situations with very large sample sizes

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