Proofing Markov Memory-less Processes Mathematically

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In summary, to prove that an arrival process is Markov and memory-less, one must show that it satisfies the definition of a Markov process. This can be done through statistical tests, such as testing for a Poisson distribution, on data of arrival times at a bus stop. The assumption of memorylessness is necessary for the application of queueing theory and stochastic processes to the system.
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How to mathematically proof that an arrival process is Markov ,memory-less ?
 
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That general, all you can say is "show that it satisfies the definition of "Markov Process". How you would do that, of course, depends upon exactly what the arrival process is.
 
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The process is people arrival at the bus stop.
I have time arrivals and now I need to proof that is indeed markovian process and maybe poisson
 
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Surely one would assume a memoryless system to allow for the theory of queues and stochastic processes can be applied to your queueing system?

I am sure it is mathematically allowed to assume (wlog) that your system is Markovian.
 
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Mark J. said:
The process is people arrival at the bus stop.
I have time arrivals and now I need to proof that is indeed markovian process and maybe poisson

Perhaps a clear statement of your question is: "I have data for the arrival times of people at a bus stop. What statistical tests can I use to test the hypothesis that the arrival process is Poission?". (Statistical tests aren't "proof".)
 

1. What is a Markov Memory-less Process?

A Markov Memory-less Process is a type of stochastic process where the future states of the system depend only on the current state, not on any previous states. This means that the system has no memory of its past states and only the current state matters in predicting future states.

2. How do you mathematically prove that a process is Markov Memory-less?

To prove that a process is Markov Memory-less, we need to show that the conditional probability of the future states only depends on the current state and is independent of any previous states. This can be done using mathematical equations and proofs, such as the Chapman-Kolmogorov Equations or the Markov Property.

3. What is the importance of Proofing Markov Memory-less Processes Mathematically?

Proofing Markov Memory-less Processes mathematically is important because it allows us to understand and analyze the behavior of these systems with certainty. It also helps in making predictions and decisions based on the current state of the system, which can be useful in various fields such as finance, engineering, and biology.

4. What are some applications of Markov Memory-less Processes?

Markov Memory-less Processes have many real-world applications, including stock market analysis, weather forecasting, speech recognition, and DNA sequence analysis. They are also commonly used in machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms.

5. Can a process be both Markov and Memory-less?

Yes, a process can be both Markov and Memory-less. In fact, all Markov processes are Memory-less by definition. However, not all Memory-less processes are Markov, as they may still have dependencies on past states that affect future states. It is important to distinguish between Markov and Memory-less processes when analyzing and modeling systems.

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