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For poisson distribution, the mean and variance are related by;a.μ>σ2𝜇>𝜎2b.None of allc.μ=σ2𝜇=𝜎2d.μ<σ2

Question

For poisson distribution, the mean and variance are related by:

  • a. μ > σ²
  • b. None of all
  • c. μ = σ²
  • d. μ < σ²
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Solution

Break Down the Problem

  1. We need to examine the relationship between the mean (μ) and variance (σ²) in a Poisson distribution.
  2. Identify the correct relationship from the provided options.

Relevant Concepts

  1. In a Poisson distribution, the mean (μ) and variance (σ²) are defined as follows:
    • Mean (μ) = λ (the rate parameter)
    • Variance (σ²) = λ

Analysis and Detail

  1. For a Poisson distribution:
    • By definition, we have μ=λ \mu = \lambda and σ2=λ \sigma^2 = \lambda .
    • Therefore, it follows that μ=σ2 \mu = \sigma^2 .

Verify and Summarize

  1. Since both the mean and variance are equal in a Poisson distribution, the relationship can be succinctly summarized as:
    • μ=σ2 \mu = \sigma^2 .

Final Answer

c. μ=σ2 \mu = \sigma^2

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