Record Linkage Process using Splink
Record linkage is the process of identifying and linking records that refer to the same entities across different data sources. Splink is an open-source Python library that simplifies the record linkage process by providing a high-level API for probabilistic record linkage. This guide outlines a complete workflow for record linkage using Splink.
- Data Preparation
Prepare the data sources for record linkage. This step involves cleaning, standardizing, and transforming the data into a format suitable for record linkage. Splink can handle data in various formats, including CSV, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
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