Scipy version mismatch when installing with Python 3.9

[Deepa-Tilwani]

Describe the bug
A clear and concise description of what the bug is.

To Reproduce
Version SBI : 0.22.0
from sbi.inference import SNPE, prepare_for_sbi, simulate_for_sbi

Expected behavior

Additional context
I tried with scipy 1.13.0. It failed.
Scipy version >1.9.0 does not import the required functions. I have to downgrade which is a dependency issue with other packages.

[janfb]

Thanks for reporting this. Which python version are you using?
In my experience, the issue is solved when you install everything in a clean environment that has python 3.12 installed. E.g.,

conda create -n sbi python=3.12
conda activate sbi
pip install sbi

and then test it in a python shell:

python
import sbi
from sbi.inference import SNPE, prepare_for_sbi, simulate_for_sbi

Does that work?

[Deepa-Tilwani]

Hello, I tried python version 3.9.6 Then I switched to updated one 3.9.19. I haven't tried with 3.12. Deepa Tilwani, Ph.D. Student, USC, Columbia Email : ***@***.*** LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepa-tilwani-b758551a0> | https://deepa-tilwani.github.io/

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[janfb]

maybe you can give it another try with 3.10, see here:
#1212 (comment)

[Deepa-Tilwani]

okay yes with Python 3.9 it is not working for sure. Python 3.12 I was able to import it. Can you update the versions needed for installation in the readme or requirements?
It will be easier for new bees to start. Thanks.

On installation page it is :
https://sbi-dev.github.io/sbi/latest/install/

Create an environment for sbi (indicate Python 3.6 or higher); activate it
$ conda create -n sbi_env python=3.7 && conda activate sbi_env

[janfb]

Great that it is working for you now.

Thanks for pointing me to the install instruction on the website, those are definitively out of date and we will update them soon.

In the repository readme, we require python>3.8. We will think about moving up to 3.10, which will then resolve this issue that seems to apply only to 3.9.

I will leave this issue here open in the meantime.