Poisson Random Variable

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Poisson Random Variable

A Poisson random variable models the number of events occurring in a fixed interval when events occur at an average rate λ.

$$X\sim\operatorname{Poisson}(\lambda)$$

Usage

- Used for counts of events over time, area, or space.

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