Unveiling Simpson's Paradox in Gender Bias

The chapter explores the concept of Simpson's paradox in gender bias at the University of Berkeley, showing how individual department acceptance rates can appear unbiased but create a bias in overall data due to the distribution of male and female applicants. Through examples like choir competitions and funding applications, the chapter illustrates how gender balance in competitive areas can lead to disparities in success rates. Additionally, it touches on The Simpsons' integration of mathematical references, enhancing the show's appeal to math enthusiasts.