The Poisson random variable is a:
A)discrete random variable with infinitely many possible values.
B)discrete random variable with a finite number of possible values.
C)continuous random variable with infinitely many possible values.
D)continuous random variable with a finite number of possible values.

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The Poisson random variable is a discrete random variable that can take on infinitely many possible values. It is used to model the number of occurrences of rare events over a fixed interval or in a given area. The possible values of the Poisson random variable are the non-negative integers, which have no upper bound. Thus, option A is the best choice.

The Poisson Random Variable Is A