Let X be a Poisson(X) random variable. By applying Markov's inequality to the random variable W = etx, t > 0, show that P(X ≥ m) ≤ e-tmex(et-1).

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Let X be a Poisson(A) random variable. By applying Markov's inequality to the
random variable W = etx, t > 0, show that
P(X ≥ m) ≤ e-tmex(et-1).
Hence show that, for m > >,
e-^ (ex) m
P(X ≥ m) ≤
mm
Transcribed Image Text:Let X be a Poisson(A) random variable. By applying Markov's inequality to the random variable W = etx, t > 0, show that P(X ≥ m) ≤ e-tmex(et-1). Hence show that, for m > >, e-^ (ex) m P(X ≥ m) ≤ mm
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