Poisson Process Probability Question

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of probabilities in a Poisson process with an average of 0.4 accidents per day. The first question asks for the probability of the next accident occurring after 3 days, while the second question asks for the probability of the third accident occurring after 5 days. The conversation also mentions the use of known probabilities to calculate these events.
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sakebu
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Hello,

I have this one problem but have no idea how to get started.

Avg. number of accidents is .4 accidents / day (Poisson Process)

What is the probability that the time from now to the next accident will be more than 3 days?

What is the probability that the the time from now to the 3rd accident will be more than 5 days?

Any information / formulas would be appreciated.
 
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The trick to finding the probability of a given event is to express it in terms of probabilities you know. For example, [itex]\begin{eqnarray*}
P(\text{next accident is the day after tomorrow or later}) &=& P(\text{no accident today or tomorrow}) \\
&=& P(\text{no accident today}) \cdot P(\text{no accident tomorrow}|\text{no accident today}) \\
&=& P(\text{no accident today}) \cdot P(\text{no accident tomorrow}) \\
&=& P(\text{no accident on a given day})^2 \\
&=& [1- P(\text{accident on a given day})]^2
\end{eqnarray*}[/itex]
 

1. What is a Poisson Process Probability?

A Poisson Process Probability is a mathematical concept that models the occurrence of events that happen randomly in time or space. It is often used in fields such as statistics, physics, and finance to analyze and predict the frequency of events.

2. How is a Poisson Process Probability calculated?

The Poisson Process Probability is calculated using the Poisson distribution formula, which takes into account the rate of occurrence of events and the time interval in which they occur. The formula is λt, where λ is the rate of occurrence and t is the time interval.

3. What are some real-life applications of Poisson Process Probability?

Poisson Process Probability is commonly used in fields such as insurance, telecommunications, and traffic engineering to model the occurrence of events such as accidents, calls, and traffic accidents. It is also used in queueing theory to analyze waiting times in systems with random arrivals.

4. What are the assumptions of a Poisson Process Probability?

The assumptions of a Poisson Process Probability include that events occur independently of each other, the rate of occurrence remains constant over time, and the probability of an event occurring in a small time interval is proportional to the length of the interval.

5. How is a Poisson Process Probability different from a binomial distribution?

A Poisson Process Probability is used to model the occurrence of events over a continuous time or space, while a binomial distribution is used to model the occurrence of events in a fixed number of trials. Additionally, a Poisson Process Probability assumes that the events occur randomly, while a binomial distribution assumes that the events occur with a fixed probability in each trial.

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