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Simpson's paradox

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Statistical phenomenon illustrated by a 1970s UC Berkeley gender bias scandal where women applied to more competitive programs than men.

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"I was reading the wikipedia page for Simpson's paradox and they cited a gender bias scandal at UC Berkley as an example of the paradox. Women were found to be applying to more competitive programs (English Literature was cited as an example) while men applied to less competitive programs like engine"
When Did It All Change For College Admissions? · u/cleverHansel · ↑35 · 2025-04-14
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