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 19%. For individuals who are not male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of being lactose intolerant is 62%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a non-competitive department, the probability of being lactose intolerant is 8%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of being lactose intolerant is 59%. For individuals who are not male, the probability of competitive department is 87%. For individuals who are male, the probability of competitive department is 40%.
text_B: If we disregard the mediation effect through department competitiveness, would gender positively affect lactose intolerance?
no.