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stochastic matrix

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stochastic matrix
Definition English: 
In mathematics, a stochastic matrix (also termed probability matrix, transition matrix, substitution matrix, or Markov matrix) is a matrix used to describe the transitions of a Markov chain. Each of its entries is a non negative real number representing a probability. It has found use in probability theory, statistics, mathematical finance and linear algebra, as well as computer science and population genetics.
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Statistics
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