Poisson distribution calculator

Set the average rate λ and k to see the probability of exactly k events and of k or fewer.

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When is a Poisson model suitable?

Events happen singly, independently and at random, at a constant average rate.

What formula does it use?

P(X = k) = e^(−λ)λᵏ/k!; mean = variance = λ.

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