Determine whether the Markov chain is irreducible. (2) Find a stationary distribution π;

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.2: Arithmetic Sequences
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For each of the following transition matrices, do the following:

(1) Determine whether the Markov chain is irreducible.

(2) Find a stationary distribution π; is the stationary distribution unique?

(3)Give the period of each state.

(4) Without using any software package, find P200 approximately. 

(a)
(1/4
1/4 1/2
P = | 1/3
2/3
1/2
1/2,
Transcribed Image Text:(a) (1/4 1/4 1/2 P = | 1/3 2/3 1/2 1/2,
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