If We Add Up the Values in the N Rows

question 29

Multiple Choice

If we add up the values in the n rows of the fundamental matrix for a Markov process with absorbing states, what is the result?

• A)The rows each add to 1.
• B)The limiting probability for each state.
• C)A meaningless number.
• D)The mean time until absorption for each state.

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