Suppose a Poisson probability distribution with $\lambda = 2.6$ provides a good approximation of the distribution of a random variable $x$.. Find $\mu$ for $x$.
A) $6.76$
B) $2.6$
C) $\sqrt { 2.6 }$
D) $1.3$

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For a Poisson distribution, the mean ($\mu$) is equal to $\lambda$, which is given as 2.6.

Suppose a Poisson Probability Distribution With λ=2.6\lambda = 2.6λ=2.6 Provides a Good Approximation of the Distribution of a Random

Suppose a Poisson Probability Distribution With $\lambda = 2.6$ Provides a Good Approximation of the Distribution of a Random