Determine the probability of exactly four successes for a random variable with a Poisson distribution with parameter λ = 2.4.
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In this case, we want to find the probability of exactly four successes, so k = 4 and λ = 2.4. Plugging these values into the formula, we get: P(X = 4) = (e^(-2.4) * 2.4^4) / 4! P(X = 4) = (0.0902 * 5.76) / 24 P(X = 4) = 0.0216 Show more…
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