The library is interested in estimating the number of individuals who use the computers during the lunch hour. Which probability distribution should they use?
A) binomial distribution
B) Poisson distribution
C) any discrete probability distribution
D) any continuous probability distribution

Question

The library is interested in estimating the number of individuals who use the computers during the lunch hour. Which probability distribution should they use?
A) ​binomial distribution
B) ​Poisson distribution
C) ​any discrete probability distribution
D) ​any continuous probability distribution

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best choice would be the Poisson distribution as it is commonly used for modeling the number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space. In this case, we want to estimate the number of individuals using the computers during a specific time period (lunch hour). The Poisson distribution is appropriate for discrete events that occur randomly and independently in a given time or space, and it allows us to calculate the probability of a certain number of events occurring within that time or space.

The Library Is Interested in Estimating the Number of Individuals