How Long to Read Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains

How Long Does it Take to Read Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 23 minutes to read Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains by William J. Stewart

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Description

A cornerstone of applied probability, Markov chains can be used to help model how plants grow, chemicals react, and atoms diffuse--and applications are increasingly being found in such areas as engineering, computer science, economics, and education. To apply the techniques to real problems, however, it is necessary to understand how Markov chains can be solved numerically. In this book, the first to offer a systematic and detailed treatment of the numerical solution of Markov chains, William Stewart provides scientists on many levels with the power to put this theory to use in the actual world, where it has applications in areas as diverse as engineering, economics, and education. His efforts make for essential reading in a rapidly growing field. Here Stewart explores all aspects of numerically computing solutions of Markov chains, especially when the state is huge. He provides extensive background to both discrete-time and continuous-time Markov chains and examines many different numerical computing methods--direct, single-and multi-vector iterative, and projection methods. More specifically, he considers recursive methods often used when the structure of the Markov chain is upper Hessenberg, iterative aggregation/disaggregation methods that are particularly appropriate when it is NCD (nearly completely decomposable), and reduced schemes for cases in which the chain is periodic. There are chapters on methods for computing transient solutions, on stochastic automata networks, and, finally, on currently available software. Throughout Stewart draws on numerous examples and comparisons among the methods he so thoroughly explains.

How long is Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains?

Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains by William J. Stewart is 561 pages long, and a total of 140,811 words.

This makes it 189% the length of the average book. It also has 172% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 49 minutes to read Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains aloud.

What Reading Level is Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains?

Introduction to the Numerical Solution of Markov Chains is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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