A Markov Chain Has Transition Matrix and Initial-Probability Vector

question 117

Multiple Choice

A Markov chain has transition matrix and initial-probability vector . Find the probability vector for the third stage of the Markov chain. ​

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Definitions:

Hunting

The practice of tracking and killing wild animals for food, recreation, or trade, often regulated by laws to ensure sustainable populations.

Gathering Societies

Communities that primarily subsist on gathering, hunting, and fishing, rather than agricultural or animal husbandry practices.

Bifurcated Consciousness

A term describing the internal conflict experienced by individuals who are forced to reconcile two drastically different perceptions or lived realities simultaneously.

Tertiary

Pertaining to the third level or stage, often used in the context of tertiary education (higher education) or the tertiary sector (services sector).