A student reads that a re- cent poll finds that a 95% confidence interval for the mean ideal weight given by adult American women is 139 (plus or minus)1.4 pounds. Asked to explain the meaning of this interval, the student says, "95% of all adult American women would say that their ideal weight is between 137.6 and 140.4 pounds." Is the student right? Explain your answer   I think it is correct but I might be missing something. Thanks!

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A student reads that a re- cent poll finds that a 95% confidence interval for the mean ideal weight given by adult American women is 139 (plus or minus)1.4 pounds. Asked to explain the meaning of this interval, the student says, "95% of all adult American women would say that their ideal weight is between 137.6 and 140.4 pounds." Is the student right? Explain your answer

 

I think it is correct but I might be missing something. Thanks!

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