Yes, standard deviation significantly influences decision-making in toxicology. It aids in determining the safety levels of chemicals and drugs by indicating the degree of certainty in the observed effects. For example, in determining the no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) for a substance, a low standard deviation can strengthen the confidence in the selected safety margin. Furthermore, standard deviation can guide resource allocation, such as prioritizing chemicals for further testing based on variability in toxicity data.
