Question-poisson distribution

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Do you think the Poisson distribution, which assumes independent arrivals, is a good estimation of arrival rates in the following queuing systems? Defend your position in each case.

- Cafeteria in your school

- Barbershop

- Hardware store

- Dentists office

- College class

- Movie theater

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