Regarding a Transition Matrix Which Possesses an Absorbing State

question 45

Multiple Choice

Regarding a transition matrix which possesses an absorbing state:

• A)All row values will not sum to 1.
• B)There will be a complementary absorbing state.
• C)At least two columns will be identical.
• D)That state's row will consist of a "1" and "0's".

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