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 66%. For individuals who are not male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of freckles is 89%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a non-competitive department, the probability of freckles is 43%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of freckles is 58%. For individuals who are not male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 44%. For individuals who are not male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 78%. For individuals who are male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 4%. For individuals who are male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 55%. The overall probability of in-state residency is 4%.
text_B: If we disregard the mediation effect through department competitiveness, would gender negatively affect freckles?
yes.