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Markov Chain Approach to Projection of Secondary School Enrolment and Projection of Teachers
Department of Statistics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Owerri, Nigeria
Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Lagos, Nigeria
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University, Wukari, Nigeria
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University, Wukari, Nigeria
- 1 Department of Statistics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Owerri, Nigeria
- 2 Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Lagos, Nigeria
- 3 Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University, Wukari, Nigeria
- 4 Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University, Wukari, Nigeria
Open Journal of Statistics·Volume 08 (2018)·Pages 533–555·Published 9 May 2018·DOI10.4236/ojs.2018.83035
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Abstract
An enrolment projection model based on the Markov Chain is developed for Apostolic Faith Secondary School, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Six years of data (between 2008/2009-2013/2014 academic sessions) of student enrolment at the school were studied. The study reveals that the enrolments through various grades are not stable and orderly. The model is helpful for the school ’ s future planning in matters regarding secondary students’ enrolment .
KeywordsMarkov ChainStationaryLength of StayEstimation of TeachersFuture Grade Size
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