StatCalc: Statistical Calculators

StatCalc
  1. Introduction
  2. Tables (2 x 2, 2 x n)
  3. Stratified Analysis of 2 x 2 Tables
  4. Population Survey or Descriptive Study
  5. Cohort and Cross-Sectional
  6. Unmatched Case-Control
  7. Chi Square for Trend
  8. Poisson
  9. Binomial
  10. Matched Pair Case-Control
  11. Visual Dashboard
  12. OpenEpi.com
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Poisson

To analyze the Poisson distribution, enter the expected number of positive outcomes in Expected # of events and the value of positive outcomes you would like to determine the probability of in Observed # of events.

StatCalc showing a Poisson rare event versus standard distribution.

Figure 10.14: Poisson Distribution

The results show that there is a 0.13% chance of having six or more positive outcomes when the expected value is 1.16. Additional percentages are stated for the ranges outlined in the left column of the table.

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