Appointments in a Medical Office Are Scheduled Every 15 Minutes

question 4

Essay

Appointments in a medical office are scheduled every 15 minutes.Throughout the day,appointments will be running on time or late,depending on the previous appointment only,according to the following matrix of transition probabilities:

a.The day begins with the first appointment on time.What are the state probabilities for periods 1,2,3 and 4?
b.What are the steady state probabilities?

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The section of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, tasked with assimilating sensory data and reacting appropriately.

Glial Cells

Glial cells, or neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that do not conduct nerve impulses but are responsible for providing support and protection for neurons.

Purkinje

Refers to neurons found in the cerebellum that are crucial for motor control.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information to other neurons, muscles, or glands through electrical and chemical signals.