Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics
6.1The Poisson distribution
The Poisson distribution in Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 6.1.1Calculate probabilities for Po(λ) and use mean = variance = λ.
- 6.1.2Understand the relevance of the Poisson distribution to random events and use it as a model.
- 6.1.3Use the Poisson approximation to the binomial where appropriate.
- 6.1.4Use the normal approximation, with continuity correction, to the Poisson where appropriate.
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Poisson and normal approximations
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The Poisson distribution
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