Markov Set-Chains [electronic resource] / by Darald J. Hartfiel.

Stochastic matrices and their variants -- to Markov set-chains -- Convergence of Markov set-chains -- Behavior in Markov set-chains.

In this study extending classical Markov chain theory to handle fluctuating transition matrices, the author develops a theory of Markov set-chains and provides numerous examples showing how that theory can be applied. Chapters are concluded with a discussion of related research. Readers who can benefit from this monograph are those interested in, or involved with, systems whose data is imprecise or that fluctuate with time. A background equivalent to a course in linear algebra and one in probability theory should be sufficient.