09: On the Testing of Statistical Software

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Testing statistical software presents unique challenges, especially when developers and test engineers are often the same individuals, who may lack formal training in software testing and have limited time for it. Therefore, it's crucial to adopt a testing approach that is both efficient and effective, and easily understood by developers. As it turns out, constructing test cases can be viewed as a design of experiments (DOE) problem. This poster introduces the concept of applying DOE principles to the testing of statistical software, highlighting how this approach can streamline the testing process and improve the quality of your own software packages.