Question

If the random variable, X, has a Poisson distribution with a mean of 4 events per minute, the mean number of events per hour is:__________.

Answer 1

240 events

Explanation:

Given that:

Mean = 4 events per minute

The mean number of events per hour :

Number of Events per minute * (number of minutes per hour)

Number of minutes per hour = 60

Hence, mean number of events per hour :

4 * 60 = 240