Math Problem Statement

Calculate each Poisson probability:

a. P(X = 9), λ = 14

Solution

To calculate the Poisson probability P(X=9)P(X = 9) with λ=14\lambda = 14, we use the Poisson probability formula:

P(X=k)=eλλkk!P(X = k) = \frac{e^{-\lambda} \cdot \lambda^k}{k!}

Here:

  • λ=14\lambda = 14
  • k=9k = 9
  • e2.71828e \approx 2.71828

Now let's compute the probability.The Poisson probability P(X=9)P(X = 9) for λ=14\lambda = 14 is approximately 0.0473.

Would you like more details on this calculation or have any further questions?

Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. How does the Poisson distribution change when λ\lambda increases?
  2. What is the cumulative probability P(X9)P(X \leq 9) for the same λ=14\lambda = 14?
  3. How do you interpret the result of P(X=9)P(X = 9) in a real-world scenario?
  4. How does the Poisson distribution compare to the binomial distribution for large λ\lambda?
  5. How do you compute the mean and variance of a Poisson distribution?

Tip: The mean and variance of a Poisson distribution are both equal to λ\lambda.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Poisson Distribution

Formulas

Poisson probability formula: P(X = k) = (e^(-λ) * λ^k) / k!

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School