For each of the following transition matrices, do the following: (1) Determine whether the Markov chain is irreducible. (2) Find a stationary distribution π; is the stationary distribution unique? (3)Give the period of each state.

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For each of the following transition matrices, do the following:

(1) Determine whether the Markov chain is irreducible.

(2) Find a stationary distribution π; is the stationary distribution unique?

(3)Give the period of each state.

(4) Without using any software package, find P200 approximately. 

(b)
0.2
0.8
0.5 0.5
P =
0.3 0.7
Transcribed Image Text:(b) 0.2 0.8 0.5 0.5 P = 0.3 0.7
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