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