There are several reasons why researchers might choose to use synthetic data in epidemiology:
Privacy Concerns: Synthetic data can help in protecting the privacy of individuals, as it does not contain real personal information. Data Scarcity: In certain situations, real-world data may be insufficient or unavailable. Synthetic data can fill these gaps. Controlled Experiments: Synthetic data allows researchers to design controlled experiments that would be impossible or unethical to conduct in real life. Replicability: Synthetic datasets can be shared and replicated easily, facilitating collaboration and verification of results.
