Markov Chain Process
Carlos Polanco
Abstract
Carlos Polanco
Abstract
In this chapter, and from the historical introduction raised in the previous chapters, we introduce and exemplify all the components of a Markov Chain Process such as: initial state vector, Markov property (or Markov property), matrix of transition probabilities, and steady-state vector. A Markov Chain Process is formally defined and by way of categorization this process is divided into two types: Discrete-Time Markov Chain Process and Continuous-Time Markov Chain Process, which occurs as a result of observing whether the time between states in a random walk is discrete or continuous. Each of its components is exemplified, and analytically all the examples are solved.
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In this chapter, and from the historical introduction raised in the previous chapters, we introduce and exemplify all the components of a Markov Chain Process such as: initial state vector, Markov property (or Markov property), matrix of transition probabilities, and steady-state vector. A Markov Chain Process is formally defined and by way of categorization this process is divided into two types: Discrete-Time Markov Chain Process and Continuous-Time Markov Chain Process, which occurs as a result of observing whether the time between states in a random walk is discrete or continuous. Each of its components is exemplified, and analytically all the examples are solved.
Key concepts: Markov chain, Markov property, Markov renewal process, Continuous-time Markov chain, Balance equation, Markov process, Variable-order Markov model, Markov chain mixing time