Poisson Regression
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Which distribution does Poisson regression assume for the response variable Y?

  • Normal distribution
  • Binomial distribution
  • Poisson distribution (correct)
  • Gamma distribution

    • What does the logarithm of the expected value of Y represent in Poisson regression?

  • The variance of Y
  • The mean of Y (correct)
  • The median of Y
  • The standard deviation of Y

    • What is another name for a Poisson regression model when used to model contingency tables?

  • Log-linear model (correct)
  • Generalized linear model
  • Linear combination model
  • Negative binomial regression

    • Why is negative binomial regression a popular generalization of Poisson regression?

    <p>It models the Poisson heterogeneity with a gamma distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the link function in Poisson regression models?

    <p>Logarithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which problem classes are Monte Carlo methods mainly used for?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of problems are Monte Carlo methods useful for simulating systems with many coupled degrees of freedom?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying concept of Monte Carlo methods?

    <p>Random sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using Monte Carlo methods?

    <p>Flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which fields are Monte Carlo methods often used?

    <p>Physical and mathematical problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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