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The Poisson distribution models the number of occurrences of an event within a fixed interval under specific conditions such as independence of events and a constant average rate. It is applicable for counting discrete events that are relatively rare. The negative binomial distribution, a generalization of the geometric distribution, is used when trials are performed until a specific number of successes is achieved.

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Binomial

The Poisson distribution models the number of occurrences of an event within a fixed interval under specific conditions such as independence of events and a constant average rate. It is applicable for counting discrete events that are relatively rare. The negative binomial distribution, a generalization of the geometric distribution, is used when trials are performed until a specific number of successes is achieved.

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The Poisson distribution is used when modeling the number of

occurrences of an event within a fixed interval of time, space,


or another domain, given the following conditions:
When to Apply the Poisson Distribution:
1.Counting Discrete Events: The distribution applies to the
count of discrete events that occur in a fixed interval.
2.Independence of Events: Events occur independently of each
other.
3.Constant Average Rate (λ\lambdaλ): The average rate of
events (λ\lambdaλ) in the interval is constant over time or
space.
4.Rare Events: The events are relatively rare compared to the
total possible occurrences.
5.Single Event per Instant: Two events cannot occur
simultaneously or in an infinitesimally small interval.
On average, 3 traffic accidents per month occur at a certain
intersection. What is the probability that in any given month at
this intersection (a) exactly 5 accidents will occur? (b) fewer
than 3 accidents will occur? (c) at least 2 accidents will occur?
The negative binomial distribution is a
generalization of the geometric distribution. Both
distributions are related to the binomial
distribution, but they differ in how the random
variable is defined. The geometric distribution is
used when trials are performed until the first
success, while the negative binomial distribution is
used when trials are performed until a specific
number of successes are achieved.
P(X = x) = (1 - p)x - 1p

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