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Simpson’s Paradox

Simpson’s Paradox. Adapted from Dan Kennedy Baylor School Chattanooga, TN. Simpson’s Paradox. Is there discrimination in admissions?.

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Simpson’s Paradox

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  1. Simpson’s Paradox Adapted from Dan Kennedy Baylor School Chattanooga, TN

  2. Simpson’s Paradox Is there discrimination in admissions? A college offers only two degree programs, one in electrical engineering and one in English. Admissions to these programs is competitive, and the women’s caucus suspects discrimination against women in the admissions process. web.hcpss.org/~theimiller/Simpson’s_Paradox_Example.ppt

  3. The College’s Defense Engineering English

  4. Conclusion The English program is more difficult to get into than the engineering program. Because more females are applying to the program that is more difficult to get into, more females are being rejected than males.

  5. Bali High has an intramural volleyball league. Going into spring break last year, two teams were well ahead of the rest: Both teams struggled after the break: Adapted from Dan Kennedy Baylor School Chattanooga, TN

  6. .368 .400 Despite having a poorer winning percentage than Spike beforeandafterspring break, Finesse won the trophy!

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