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markov chains  

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  • The topic of Markov chains is a well-developed topic in probability. There are many fine expositions of Markov chains (e.g., Bremaud, 2008; Feller, 1968; Hoel, Port, & Stone, 1972; Kemeny & Snell, 1960). [Source: Encyclopedia of Research Design; Markov Chains]

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