Which probability distribution is appropriate when the events of interest occur randomly, independently of one another, and rarely?
A) Binomial distribution
B) Poisson distribution
C) Hypergeometric distribution
D) any discrete probability distribution
E) all of these

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The Poisson distribution is appropriate when events occur randomly and independently of one another, but do so rarely. The binomial distribution is appropriate when events have a fixed number of trials and a fixed probability of success, while the hypergeometric distribution is appropriate when events are selected without replacement from a finite population. Therefore, option B is the best choice in this scenario.

Which Probability Distribution Is Appropriate When the Events of Interest