Definition of Poisson distribution

1. Noun. A theoretical distribution that is a good approximation to the binomial distribution when the probability is small and the number of trials is large.

Generic synonyms: Distribution, Statistical Distribution
Category relationships: Statistics

Definition of Poisson distribution

1. Noun. (statistics) A limit of the binomial distribution for very large numbers of trials and a small probability of success. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Poisson distribution

1. The distribution which arises when parasites are distributed at random amongst hosts. (05 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Poisson Distribution

poisonlike
poisonmonger
poisonmongers
poisonous
poisonous nightshade
poisonous parasol
poisonous plant
poisonous substance
poisonously
poisonousness
poisons
poisonsome
poisonwood
poisonwoods
poisson
poisson distribution (current term)
poissonier
poissoniers
poissons
poisure
poitevinite
poitrel
poitrels
poitrinaire
poitrinal
poitrinals
poitrine d'agneau
poivoit
poivoits
poize

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