Poisson distribution

Pois·son distribution

Statistics a frequency distribution that may be regarded as an approximation of the binomial distribution when the number of events becomes large and the probability of success becomes small

Origin of Poisson distribution

after S. D. Poisson (1781-1840), French mathematician

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Poisson distribution

noun

Statistics

A probability distribution which arises when counting the number of occurrences of a rare event in a long series of trials.

Origin of Poisson distribution

After Siméon Denis Poisson (1781-1840), French mathematician

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A probability distribution which arises when counting the number of occurrences of a rare event in a long series of trials. It is named after its discoverer, French mathematician and physicist Siméon Denis Poisson (1781–1840).

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Noun

(plural Poisson distributions)

(statistics) A limit of the binomial distribution for very large numbers of trials and a small probability of success.

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After SimÃ©on Denis Poisson (1781-1840), French mathematician.

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poisson distribution - Computer Definition

A probability theory that expresses the probability of events occurring in a fixed period of time if each event is independent of the previous event. In traffic engineering, that theory means Drops Bridge Headend Point-to-Point Point-to-Multipoint that each call is completely independent of any previous call.There are a number of other techniques based on other assumptions underlying other formulas that yield different results. See also Erlang; Erlang B; Erlang C; Equivalent Queue Extended Erlang B; Extended Erlang B; Poisson, Sim

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A statistical method developed by the 18th century French mathematician S. D. Poisson, which is used for predicting the probable distribution of a series of events. For example, when the average transaction volume in a communications system can be estimated, Poisson distribution is used to determine the probable minimum and maximum number of transactions that can occur within a given time period.

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