Poisson Distribution in R | R Tutorial 3.2 | MarinStatsLectures
TLDRIn this educational video, Mike Marin explains how to calculate probabilities for a Poisson random variable using R programming language. With a focus on a variable with a rate of lambda equals 7, he demonstrates the use of 'dpois' for exact probabilities and 'ppois' for cumulative probabilities. He also introduces 'rpois' for random sampling and 'qpois' for quantiles, offering insights into Poisson distribution analysis.
Takeaways
- ๐ The video is about calculating probabilities for a Poisson random variable using R programming language.
- ๐ The Poisson distribution has a known rate, denoted as lambda, which in this video is set to 7.
- ๐ข The 'dpois' command in R is used to find the probability density function values for a Poisson random variable.
- ๐ฏ To find the probability of exactly 4 occurrences, the 'dpois' command is used with lambda set to 7, resulting in approximately a 9.1% chance.
- ๐ The 'dpois' command can return multiple probabilities for different values of X, from 0 to 4 in the given example.
- ๐ To find the cumulative probability of X being less than or equal to a certain value, one can sum the individual probabilities or use the 'ppois' command.
- ๐ The 'ppois' command is used to calculate the cumulative distribution function (CDF) for the Poisson distribution, providing probabilities of 'less than or equal to' a value.
- ๐ The 'ppois' command can also be used to find the upper tail probability by setting the 'lower.tail' parameter to FALSE.
- ๐ฎ The 'rpois' command is used to generate random samples from a Poisson distribution.
- ๐ The 'qpois' command is used to find the quantiles for a Poisson distribution.
- ๐จโ๐ซ The video also suggests checking out another video on the normal distribution for additional insights into using these commands.
Q & A
What is the topic of the video presented by Mike Marin?
-The video is about calculating probabilities for a Poisson random variable using the R programming language.
What is the known rate (lambda) for the Poisson distribution discussed in the video?
-The known rate (lambda) for the Poisson distribution in the video is 7.
Which R commands are mentioned in the video for calculating Poisson probabilities?
-The video mentions 'ppois' and 'dpois' commands for calculating Poisson probabilities.
How can one access help for the 'dpois' command in R?
-To access help for the 'dpois' command, one can type 'help(dpois)' or use '?dpois' in the R console.
What does the 'dpois' command calculate in the context of the video?
-The 'dpois' command calculates the probability density function values for a Poisson random variable.
What is the probability of exactly 4 occurrences for a Poisson random variable with lambda equal to 7?
-The probability of exactly 4 occurrences for a Poisson random variable with lambda equal to 7 is approximately 9.1 percent.
How can one calculate the probability of multiple occurrences for a Poisson random variable?
-One can use the 'dpois' command in R to calculate the probability of multiple occurrences by specifying different values of X from 0 up to the desired number.
What is another way to calculate the probability that X is less than or equal to 4, besides summing the individual probabilities?
-Another way to calculate the probability that X is less than or equal to 4 is by using the 'ppois' command with the lower tail set to TRUE.
How can one find the probability that X is greater than or equal to a certain value using R?
-To find the probability that X is greater than or equal to a certain value, one can use the 'ppois' command with the lower tail set to FALSE.
What R command can be used to take a random sample from a Poisson distribution?
-The 'rpois' command can be used to take a random sample from a Poisson distribution.
What command in R is used to find quantiles for the Poisson distribution?
-The 'qpois' command is used in R to find quantiles for the Poisson distribution.
What additional resource is recommended for further insights on using these commands?
-Mike Marin recommends watching his video on the normal distribution for further insights on how to use these commands.
Outlines
๐ Introduction to Poisson Distribution in R
In this introductory paragraph, Mike Marin presents the topic of the video, which is calculating probabilities for a Poisson random variable using the R programming language. The video will focus on a Poisson distribution with a known rate of lambda equals 7. Mike introduces the 'ppois' and 'dpois' commands in R for calculating probabilities and accessing help for these commands. He demonstrates how to use 'dpois' to find the probability of exactly 4 occurrences, showing that there is approximately a 9.1% chance of this event. The paragraph also explains how to obtain multiple probabilities for occurrences ranging from 0 to 4 using the same command.
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Keywords
๐กPoisson Random Variable
๐กLambda (ฮป)
๐กppois Command
๐กdpois Command
๐กProbability Density Function (PDF)
๐กCumulative Distribution Function (CDF)
๐กHelp Menu
๐กSum Command
๐กLower Tail
๐กUpper Tail
๐กrpois Command
๐กqpois Command
Highlights
Introduction to calculating probabilities for a Poisson random variable in R.
Focus on a Poisson distribution with a known rate lambda equal to 7.
Explanation of using 'ppois' and 'dpois' commands for Poisson probabilities.
How to access help for R commands using 'help' or '?'.
Using 'dpois' to find the probability density function for a given X.
Calculating the probability of exactly 4 occurrences with lambda = 7.
Approximately 9.1 percent chance of exactly 4 occurrences.
Returning multiple probabilities using 'dpois' for X from 0 to 4.
Visualizing probabilities of 0 to 4 occurrences with 'dpois'.
Summing probabilities to find P(X โค 4) using 'sum' command.
Using 'ppois' to find cumulative probabilities with lower tail probabilities.
Calculating P(X > 12) with 'ppois' for upper tail probabilities.
Using 'rpois' for random sampling from a Poisson distribution.
Using 'qpois' to find quantiles for the Poisson distribution.
Recommendation to watch the video on the normal distribution for related insights.
Closing remarks and invitation to watch other instructional videos.
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