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 44%. For individuals who are not male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of admission acceptance is 75%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a non-competitive department, the probability of admission acceptance is 67%. For individuals who are male and applicants to a competitive department, the probability of admission acceptance is 97%. For individuals who are not male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 37%. For individuals who are not male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 72%. For individuals who are male and out-of-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 67%. For individuals who are male and in-state residents, the probability of competitive department is 92%. The overall probability of in-state residency is 3%.
text_B: If we disregard the mediation effect through department competitiveness, would gender positively affect admission status?
yes.