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 being lactose intolerant is 56%. For individuals who are not male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of being lactose intolerant is 99%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a non-competitive department, the probability of being lactose intolerant is 34%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of being lactose intolerant is 68%. For individuals who are not male, the probability of competitive department is 69%. For individuals who are male, the probability of competitive department is 19%.
text_B: If we disregard the mediation effect through department competitiveness, would gender negatively affect lactose intolerance?
yes.