A college accepted new applicants, of whom 56% were male and 44% were female. The board of directors was not pleased that males were being accepted at a
greater percentage than females. A private company investigated and found each department accepted a greater percentage of females over males. What may
make this claim possible?
A. Sampling error
B. Simpson's Paradox
C. Cause-and-effect relationship
D. Convenience error
E. Confounding