Markov Chains

**Definition:** A stochastic process such that the conditional probability distribution for a state at any future instant, given the present state, is unaffected by any additional knowledge of the past history of the system.

**Tree numbers:** - E05.318.740.600.500 - E05.318.740.996.500 - G17.830.500 - N05.715.360.750.625.500 - N05.715.360.750.770.500 - N06.850.520.830.600.500 - N06.850.520.830.996.500

**Synonyms:** - Markov Chain - Markov Process