# Pursuing a Prospective Perspective

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2009.00707 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2009.00707/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 26 Aug 2020.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Challenging reaction prediction models to generalize to novel chemistry](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2501.06669/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Retrospective testing of predictive models does not consider the real-world context in which models are deployed. Prospective validation, on the other hand, enables meaningful comparisons between data generation processes by incorporating trained models and considering the subjective decisions that affect reproducibility. Prospective experiments are essential for consistent progress in modeling.