Interpolation is a method to estimate values between known data points. It can be used in computer science for tasks like image reconstruction, CAD modeling, and graphics. Secret sharing schemes also use interpolation to distribute secret information among participants in a way that some minimum number of participants are needed to reconstruct the secret. Lagrange interpolation specifically involves defining a polynomial that passes through known data points, which can then be evaluated at other points to interpolate unknown values. While simple, it provides no error checking and mistakes could occur in calculations.