markov chain

Markov chain

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noun markov chain a Markov process restricted to discrete random events or to discontinuous time sequences. 1
noun Definition of markov chain in Technology (probability) (Named after Andrei Markov) A model of sequences of events where the probability of an event occurring depends upon the fact that a preceding event occurred. A Markov process is governed by a Markov chain. In simulation, the principle of the Markov chain is applied to the selection of samples from a probability density function to be applied to the model. Simscript II.5 uses this approach for some modelling functions. 1
noun markov chain a sequence of events the probability for each of which is dependent only on the event immediately preceding it 0
noun markov chain (probability theory) A discrete-time stochastic process with the Markov property. 0

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; See origin at Markov process

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