Markov chain
| In statistics, an ordered sequence of discrete states (random variables) x1, x2, ..., xi, ..., xn such that the probability of xi depends only on n and/or the state xi − 1 which has preceded it. If independent of n, the chain is said to be homogeneous. |
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|
?Sign in  |
|---|