Which of the following CANNOT generate a Poisson distribution?
A) the number of telephone calls received by a switchboard in a specified time period
B) the number of customers arriving at a gas station on Christmas day
C) the number of bacteria found in a cubic yard of soil
D) the number of children in a family

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The number of children in a family is not something that follows a Poisson distribution. The other options involve events that occur randomly and independently over time or space, making them more likely to follow a Poisson distribution.

Which of the Following CANNOT Generate a Poisson Distribution