A rigorous, comprehensive introduction to the finite Markov chain imbedding technique for studying the distributions of runs and patterns from a unified and int

This book provides a rigorous, comprehensive introduction to the finite Markov chain imbedding technique for studying the distributions of runs and patterns fro

This sequel to volume 19 of Handbook on Statistics on Stochastic Processes: Modelling and Simulation is concerned mainly with the theme of reviewing and, in som

Papers presented at the conference, held during 23-27 Nov. 2003, at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

In many statistical applications, scientists have to analyze the occurrence of observed clusters of events in time or space. Scientists are especially intereste