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Question: Recall that there are two interpretations of probability: relative frequency and personal probability.

a. Which interpretation applies to this statement: "The probability that I will get the flu this winter is 30%"? Explain.

b. Which interpretation applies to this statement: "The probability that a randomly selected adult in America will get the flu this winter is 30%"? Explain. (Assume it is known that the proportion of adults who get the flu each winter remains at about 30%.)

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