If the standard deviation for a Poisson distribution is known to be 3.60, the expected value of that Poisson distribution is:
A) 3.60
B) approximately 1.90
C) 8.28
D) 12.96
E) 7.2

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The standard deviation of a Poisson distribution is the square root of its expected value (λ). Given the standard deviation is 3.60, the expected value is (3.60)^2 = 12.96.

If the Standard Deviation for a Poisson Distribution Is Known