On a randomly chosen Wednesday, which probability model would you use to describe the number of convenience store robberies in Los Angeles?
A)Binomial
B)Poisson
C)Hypergeometric
D)Geometric

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Poisson distribution is used to model the number of rare events in a fixed unit of time or space. Convenience store robberies are relatively rare events and can therefore be modeled using the Poisson distribution. The other options are not appropriate because they have additional constraints or conditions, such as a fixed number of trials or a specific population size, that are not relevant to this scenario.

On a Randomly Chosen Wednesday, Which Probability Model Would You