A Poisson distribution is:
A) relevant when we sample from a population with only two types of members.
B) relevant when we perform a series of independent, identical experiments with only two possible outcomes.
C) usually relevant when we are interested in the number of events that occur over a given interval of time
D) the cornerstone of statistical theory
E) all of these choices

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A Poisson distribution is usually relevant when we are interested in the number of events that occur over a given interval of time. It does not have any restrictions on the number of types of members or outcomes, and it is not the cornerstone of statistical theory. Therefore option A, B and D are incorrect. Option E is incorrect because although C is true, the other options are not necessarily true.

A Poisson Distribution Is