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Term: Poisson

Description:

Poisson is a mathematical term that refers to a probability distribution used to model the number of events occurring within a fixed interval of time or space. It is widely applied in various fields, including statistics, insurance, and queuing theory.

Examples:

Noun:

• The Poisson distribution provides a useful tool for analyzing rare events.
• The number of customer arrivals at a store in an hour can be modeled using a Poisson distribution.

Adjective:

• She used a Poisson regression model to predict the crime rates in different neighborhoods.
• The study explores the Poisson process and its applications in telecommunications.

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