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The frontier of simulation-based inference

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arxiv 1911.01429 v3 pith:FAWB7X36 submitted 2019-11-04 stat.ML cs.LGstat.ME

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Many domains of science have developed complex simulations to describe phenomena of interest. While these simulations provide high-fidelity models, they are poorly suited for inference and lead to challenging inverse problems. We review the rapidly developing field of simulation-based inference and identify the forces giving new momentum to the field. Finally, we describe how the frontier is expanding so that a broad audience can appreciate the profound change these developments may have on science.

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