Which of the following describes the possible values of a Poisson random variable, X?
A)All counting numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, ...)
B)All counting numbers up to twice the mean of X (1, 2, 3, 4, ..., 2ʎ)
C)All integers
D)All nonnegative integers

Question

Which of the following describes the possible values of a Poisson random variable, X? 
A)All counting numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, ...)
B)All counting numbers up to twice the mean of X (1, 2, 3, 4, ..., 2ʎ)
C)All integers
D)All nonnegative integers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A Poisson random variable can take on any nonnegative integer value (0, 1, 2, 3, ...), representing the number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space.

Which of the Following Describes the Possible Values of a Poisson