The document discusses the Poisson distribution, which is used when there are a large number of independent trials with a small probability of success. The Poisson distribution calculates the probability of a given number of successes based on the mean number of successes from the trials. It is applied when random events occur over space or time, and deviations from the Poisson distribution may indicate the events are not completely random.
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The document discusses the Poisson distribution, which is used when there are a large number of independent trials with a small probability of success. The Poisson distribution calculates the probability of a given number of successes based on the mean number of successes from the trials. It is applied when random events occur over space or time, and deviations from the Poisson distribution may indicate the events are not completely random.
The document discusses the Poisson distribution, which is used when there are a large number of independent trials with a small probability of success. The Poisson distribution calculates the probability of a given number of successes based on the mean number of successes from the trials. It is applied when random events occur over space or time, and deviations from the Poisson distribution may indicate the events are not completely random.
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The Poisson Distribution
Overview
When there is a large number
of trials, but a small probability of success, binomial calculation becomes impractical Example: Number of deaths from horse kicks in the Army in different years
The mean number of successes
from n trials is = np Example: 64 deaths in 20 years from thousands of soldiers
Simeon D. Poisson (1781-1840)
The Poisson Distribution
Overview
If we substitute /n for p, and let n tend to
infinity, the binomial distribution becomes the Poisson distribution:
e -x P(x) = x!
The Poisson Distribution
Overview
Poisson distribution is applied where random
events in space or time are expected to occur
Deviation from Poisson distribution may indicate
some degree of non-randomness in the events under study