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Area of Science:

  • Network science
  • Statistical physics

Background:

  • Recursive networks are fundamental models in network science.
  • Preferential attachment governs network growth, influencing network properties.
  • Pearson's coefficient measures correlation in network structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate Pearson's coefficient in recursive networks with preferential attachment.
  • To determine the behavior of Pearson's coefficient in infinite and finite network limits.

Main Methods:

  • Analytical derivation of Pearson's coefficient for recursive trees.
  • Analysis of the coefficient's dependence on the number of new edges (m).
  • Examination of the impact of the degree distribution exponent (gamma).

Main Results:

  • Pearson's coefficient is zero in the infinite network limit for recursive trees (m=1).
  • For m>1, the coefficient is zero in infinite networks only if gamma <= 4.
  • Finite networks show a slow, power-law-like convergence to the infinite limit.

Conclusions:

  • Pearson's coefficient is highly sensitive to network size and specific growth details.
  • The findings suggest Pearson's coefficient is not a reliable metric for comparing diverse networks quantitatively.
  • Network characteristics like degree distribution and growth mechanisms critically affect correlation measures.