4. Statistics

Discrete Distributions — Quiz

Test your understanding of discrete distributions with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct formula for the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of a Poisson random variable $X$ with mean $\lambda$?

Question 2

Suppose $X$ is a binomial random variable with $n = 10$ and $p = 0.3$. What is the probability that $X$ is greater than or equal to 8?

Question 3

Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between a binomial distribution and a Poisson distribution?

Question 4

Suppose $X$ is a Poisson random variable with mean $\lambda = 2.5$. What is the probability that $X$ is at most 2?

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios is best modeled by a Poisson distribution?
Discrete Distributions Quiz — A-Level Mathematics | A-Warded