[Quick guide] Simpson's paradox explained: UC Berkeley, 1973 - Gender bias? (Part 2)

A famous example of Simpson’s paradox appears in the admissions data for graduate school at UC Berkeley in the fall of 1973, where it almost got sued for gender discrimination.

How is it even possible that opposite arguments could be proven using the same data? In this video, we shall make use of mathematics and hypothetical numerical figures to explain why and how Simpson's paradox occurs.

By understanding the possible implication regarding any misuse of Simpson's paradox, whether intentional or unintentional, we would be better prepared to analyze the data in an objective manner.