Link Prediction

Link prediction is a process used in network analysis to identify potential or missing connections between nodes (such as people, websites, or objects). It helps determine which links are likely to form or have existed but are not yet observed, based on existing patterns and relationships within the network. For example, in social networks, it might predict new friendships; in recommendation systems, it suggests products or content a user might like. Essentially, it uses data and algorithms to forecast how the network could grow or complete itself organically.