Let X be a discrete random variable with Poisson distribution, and with a standard deviation of 6.5. What is the variance of X? O a. V(X) = 6.50 O b. V(X) = 42.25 c. V(X) = 3.25 O d. None of the answers. •

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Let X be a discrete random variable with
Poisson distribution, and with a standard
deviation of 6.5. What is the variance of X?
O a. V(X) = 6.50
O b. V(X) = 42.25
c. V(X) = 3.25
O d. None of the answers.
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Transcribed Image Text:Let X be a discrete random variable with Poisson distribution, and with a standard deviation of 6.5. What is the variance of X? O a. V(X) = 6.50 O b. V(X) = 42.25 c. V(X) = 3.25 O d. None of the answers. >
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