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 56%. For individuals who are not male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of admission acceptance is 14%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a non-competitive department, the probability of admission acceptance is 60%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of admission acceptance is 19%. For individuals who are not male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 52%. For individuals who are not male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 15%. For individuals who are male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 78%. For individuals who are male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 41%. The overall probability of in-state residency is 89%.
text_B: If we disregard the mediation effect through department competitiveness, would gender negatively affect admission status?
no.