Distribution theory of runs and patterns and its applications :: a finite Markov chain imbedding approach /

A rigorous, comprehensive introduction to the finite Markov chain imbedding technique for studying the distributions of runs and patterns from a unified and intuitive viewpoint, away from the lines of traditional combinatorics. The central theme of this approach is to properly imbed the random varia...

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Main Author: Fu, James C.
Other Authors: Lou, W. Y. Wendy
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: River Edge, N.J. : World Scientific, ©2003.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:A rigorous, comprehensive introduction to the finite Markov chain imbedding technique for studying the distributions of runs and patterns from a unified and intuitive viewpoint, away from the lines of traditional combinatorics. The central theme of this approach is to properly imbed the random variables of interest into the framework of a finite Markov chain, and the resulting representations of the underlying distributions are compact and very amenable to further study of associated properties. The concept of finite Markov chain imbedding is systematically developed, and its utility is illustrated through practical applications to a variety of fields, including the reliability of engineering systems, hypothesis testing, quality control, and continuity measurement in the health care sector.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 162 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-160) and index.
ISBN:9789812779205
9812779205
1281937983
9781281937988

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