Derive and apply Kolmogorov's forward equations for continuous time Markov multiple state models.
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A continuous-time Markov multi-state model is defined by transition intensities, the instantaneous rate of moving from state to state. The forward equation tracks how changes by what arrives at and leaves state: inflow minus outflow. General form:. Boundary values:, and for, with row sum. Closed forms exist for simple structures...
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