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When to Use

Use Topic Simulator to broadly explore question spaces around specific topics. This is the broadest simulator, and is great for generating highly diverse synthetic conversations across a large number of topics. The Topic Simulator generates more diverse conversations Goal Simulator’s focused approach.

Parameter Configuration

Core Parameters

Topic: The subject area to explore
Topic: "Deck building and maintenance"
Topic: "Indoor plumbing repairs"
Topic: "Lawn care for beginners"
Max Turns and Personas are common parameters that can be configured for any simulator type.

Topic Selection Strategies

Broad Topics: Cover general subject areas
Topic: "Kitchen renovations"
Specific Topics: Focus on particular aspects
Topic: "Installing subway tile backsplash"
Technical Topics: Test specialized knowledge areas
Topic: "Electrical outlet installation safety"

Example Configuration

Parameters:
- Topic: "Kitchen renovations"
- Personas: ["DIY beginner", "Professional"]
- Max Turns: 8

This will generate conversations about kitchen renovations with 
different user personas, testing how the chatbot adapts its 
responses appropriately.