In Markov Analysis, to Find the Vector of State Probabilities

question 62

Multiple Choice

In Markov analysis, to find the vector of state probabilities for any period

• A)one should find them empirically.
• B)subtract the product of the numbers on the primary diagonal from the product of the numbers on the secondary diagonal.
• C)find the product of the vector of state probabilities for the preceding period and the matrix of transition probabilities.
• D)find the product of the vectors of state probabilities for the two preceding periods.

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