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  • 1Department of Statistics, TU Dortmund, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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Simulations are crucial for statistical workflows, enhancing model checking, validation, and inference. Advances in algorithms and computing power are expanding their use and future potential in statistics.

Keywords:
Bayesian statisticsamortized inferencefrequentist statisticssimulation-based inferencestatistics

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Computational Statistics

Background:

  • Simulations are integral to statistical workflows, aiding in model specification, checking, validation, and inference.
  • The scope and impact of simulations in statistics have grown substantially due to algorithmic advancements and increased computational power.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review historical and current trends in the use of simulations in statistical workflows.
  • To provide insights into the future role of simulations in statistical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of simulation-based algorithms and their applications.
  • Analysis of computational resource growth and its impact on statistical methods.

Main Results:

  • Significant expansion in the application areas and potential of simulations over recent decades.
  • Identification of key drivers for this expansion, including new algorithms and computational resources.

Conclusions:

  • Simulations are increasingly vital for robust statistical analysis and inference.
  • Future statistical practice will likely be further shaped by sophisticated simulation techniques and enhanced computational capabilities.