Data is all around us, all the time. We live in a world where an understanding of statistics is critical. This understanding can help us make important decisions. We are especially apt to see statistical information in the media. Reports of scientic studies might be shared, or poll results might be presented. Graphical displays of data are also quite abundant; some of these displays make complex information easier to understand and digest, but others might be poorly designed and misleading. This semester, we want to provide you with an opportunity to become more aware of the statistical information that is around you every day. For this extra credit journal assignment, your task will be to find and write about up to FIVE media reports where statistics is being presented or used in some way. To receive up to 10 points of extra credit (or 2 points per report), you will not only need to share each of these media reports, but you will need to write about how the media reports relate to information you have learned about in STAT 1350. More details about what is required of this assignment and the way the assignment will be graded can be found below. We also share some tips about places you can go to find relevant materials to include in your journal, and we share a sample journal entry. Journal Reguirements Your journal should be typed and saved in either Word or PDF format. You will submit the completed journal close to the end of the semester, just like you would submit a lab activity. For each of your journal entries, you will need to include a minimum of three things to get full credit: 1. Give the title of the media report and the source for the report (i.e., where you found the report). Include a link to the media report or a copy of the actual media report. 2. Include a brief summary of the media report. Imagine that you are attempting to summarize this media report for a friend. 3. Discuss how the media report relates what you have learned in STAT 1350. For instance, the media report might provide a nice illustration of a concept you read about in your textbook. or it might relate to an idea or an example that was