AUTOMATED NOEC & LOEC DETERMINATION

Hypothesis Tests for Every Data Type.

Stop guessing between parametric, or non-parametric tests. ToxGenie evaluates your data’s properties, checks assumptions, and automatically routes Quantal, Count, and Quantitative data to the statistically defensible test.

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Precision Hypothesis Test for Quantal Data

Automatically evaluate the occurrence and distribution of quantal responses. ToxGenie strictly follows expected frequency thresholds to determine defensible NOEC and LOEC values.

Outlier Screening

The process begins with an Outlier Test. If anomalies are detected, the system intelligently flags them, prompting you to investigate potential biological causes.

Contingency Table Construction

If the data passes the outlier check, ToxGenie automatically constructs a strict 2 × 2 contingency table (Affected/Unaffected × Control/Treated).

Expected Frequency Evaluation

The engine assesses the expected frequency (E) in the contingency table to assign the correct test:

 

  • If E ≥ 5: Data is routed to the Chi-Square Test to accurately estimate NOEC and LOEC.
  • If E < 5: For small samples or rare events, the system automatically shifts to Fisher’s Exact Test to calculate highly reliable NOEC and LOEC values without statistical distortion.

The Multi-Phase Validation Pipeline

For Count and Quantitative/Continuous data, ToxGenie leaves no room for error. Every mathematical assumption is tested, re-tested, and verified before a final hypothesis test (NOEC and LOEC) is assigned.

Step 1. Initial Assessment

The engine identifies anomalies via an Outlier Test, followed by rigorous Normality and Homogeneity Assessments on your original raw data.

Step 2. Initial Assessment

If raw data exhibits non-normality or heterogeneous variance, ToxGenie applies structural Data Transformations. Crucially, it then re-evaluates the transformed data:

Step 3. Transformation & Re-Assessment Loop

With the data’s structural integrity validated, the system conducts necessary A priori Comparisons to set the baseline for the final post-hoc tests.

Step 4. Replicate Evaluation & Final Test Assignment

Finally, the engine checks for equal numbers of replicates across treatment groups to deploy the exact hypothesis test:

Flowchart showing ToxGenie's automated hypothesis test selection for NOEC and LOEC estimation in toxicity studies: count and quantitative data → outlier test → normality assessment → if normal distribution, homogeneity assessment → if homogeneous variance and equal replicates, Dunnett's Test; if homogeneous variance and unequal replicates, T-Test with Bonferroni Adjustment; if heterogeneous variance, data transformation → if non-normal distribution, equal replicates leads to Steel's Many-One Rank Test; unequal replicates leads to Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test with Bonferroni Adjustment → final output: NOEC and LOEC estimation. Per OECD toxicity test guidelines.

Perfect US EPA Alignment. Total Trust.

We processed identical toxicity datasets from official US EPA Report(EPA/600/4-91/022), and ToxGenie’s outcomes matched perfectly. This proven consistency ensures you can fully trust ToxGenie with your most critical scientific data.

US EPA Example Data for HYpothesis Test

Survival Data Analysis

Steel's Many-One Rank Test

ToxGenie analyzes the characteristics of the input data and automatically selects Steel’s Many-One Rank Test based on a decision tree.

Proven Accuracy and Reliability

ToxGenie yields results highly consistent with established methods, ensuring exceptional accuracy and reliability in its automated analysis.

Hypothesis test: Survival data analysis results conducted by ToxGenie using US EPA data.

Growth Data Analysis

Steel's Many-One Rank Test

ToxGenie analyzes the characteristics of the input data and automatically selects Steel’s Many-One Rank Test based on a decision tree.

Proven Accuracy and Reliability

ToxGenie yields results highly consistent with established methods, ensuring exceptional accuracy and reliability in its automated analysis.

Hypothesis test: Dry Weight data analysis results conducted by ToxGenie using US EPA data.

Fully Traceable. Publication-Ready.

ToxGenie eliminates the “Black Box.” Generate comprehensive statistical reports that include the exact rationale for model selection.

User-Selected Formats

Output your final report in either PDF (for secure, audit-ready archiving) or MS Word, depending on your current needs.

Manuscript & GLP Ready

Highly requested by our beta testers. Export to MS Word to seamlessly copy and paste the statistical rationale, tables, and graphs directly into your GLP Final Reports or academic papers.

Defensible Rationale

Every report explicitly justifies why a specific statistical method was applied, providing you with perfect defensibility for regulatory submissions (OECD, EPA).

How does ToxGenie decide between Chi-Square and Fisher's Exact Test?
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For quantal data, ToxGenie evaluates the contingency tables. If expected frequencies fall below the statistical threshold or sample sizes are small, it automatically bypasses Chi-Square and utilizes Fisher’s Exact Test to prevent inaccurate probability estimations.

If transformed data fails re-assessment, ToxGenie prevents statistical distortion. It discards the transformation, reverts back to your original raw data, and safely routes the analysis through robust Non-Parametric methods (e.g., Steel’s or Wilcoxon).

Yes. ToxGenie automatically detects replicate imbalances. Instead of applying invalid standard tests like Dunnett’s, it applies appropriate adjustments—such as the T-Test or Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test with Bonferroni Adjustment—maintaining absolute statistical rigor.

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