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 admission acceptance is 45%. For individuals who are not male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of admission acceptance is 68%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a non-competitive department, the probability of admission acceptance is 42%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of admission acceptance is 69%. For individuals who are not male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 56%. For individuals who are not male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 85%. For individuals who are male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 43%. For individuals who are male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 80%. The overall probability of in-state residency is 13%.
text_B: If we disregard the mediation effect through department competitiveness, would gender negatively affect admission status?
no.