The University of Fountain Lakes has just placed an advertizement in various sch

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The University of Fountain Lakes has just placed an advertizement in various school magazines, looking to recruit new students. At one stage in the ad the following claim is made: 'A whopping 85% of our graduate students go on to achieve professional employment within 6 months of graduation!' There is a footnote at the bottom of the ad, which qualifies this boast: Four students see this advertizement, including the footnote, and interpret the ad in different ways: Alex: 'They are 95% confident that 85% of students will go on to achieve professional employment within 6 months.' Barbara: 'They know that 85% of students will go on to achieve professional employment within 6 months.' Chris: 'They know that somewhere between 84% and 86% of students will go on to achieve professional employment within 6 months.' Donna: 'They are 95% confident that somewhere between 84% and 86% of students will go on to achieve professional employment within 6 months.' The student that has the most correct interpretation is: Alex Barbara Donna Chris

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Donna - They are 95% confident that somewhere between 84% and 86% of students will go on to achieve professional employment within 6 months

Donna's interpretation of the ad is most correct

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