This document provides a summary of Markov chains. It begins by defining stochastic processes and Markov chains. A Markov chain is a stochastic process where the probability of the next state depends only on the current state, not on the sequence of events that preceded it. The document discusses n-step transition probabilities, classification of states, and steady-state probabilities. It provides examples of Markov chains for cola purchases and camera store inventory to illustrate the concepts.