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POISSON DISTRIBUTION Definition & Legal Meaning

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A probability distribution method which expresses the probability of events per unit time. In contrast to normal distribution, Poisson is asymmetrical, tilting towards the left side of the median. It is primarily an additional component of binomial distribution. It is named after Davis Poisson.

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