Clustering coefficient

The clustering coefficient is a measure that indicates how closely connected a node's neighbors are within a network. Imagine a person in a social network: if their friends all know each other, the person's clustering coefficient is high; if their friends are mostly unrelated, it's low. It gives an idea of local cohesion—how tightly-knit a group of nodes is around a specific point. This concept helps analyze the structure of networks, such as social groups or communication systems, by showing how well-connected local neighborhoods are within the larger network.