A Poisson distribution shape can be described as
A)slightly skewed to the left.
B)symmetric around the parameter $\lambda$.
C)skewed to the right.
D)discrete so it lacks any definable shape.

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A Poisson distribution is generally skewed to the right. It is a discrete distribution with a long tail to the right. It is used to model rare events or occurrences in a specified interval or region.

A Poisson Distribution Shape Can Be Described as A)slightly Skewed λ\lambdaλ

A Poisson Distribution Shape Can Be Described as
A)slightly Skewed $\lambda$