With no explanation, label text_A→text_B with either "no" or "yes".
text_A: For individuals who are not male and applicants to a non-competitive department, the probability of freckles is 45%. For individuals who are not male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of freckles is 64%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a non-competitive department, the probability of freckles is 72%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of freckles is 90%. For individuals who are not male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 27%. For individuals who are not male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 55%. For individuals who are male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 54%. For individuals who are male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 82%. The overall probability of in-state residency is 15%.
text_B: If we disregard the mediation effect through department competitiveness, would gender positively affect freckles?
yes.