Sample description (~hundred words) The set of number data contains additional variables (i.e., GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, and perceived corruption in government and business). Using descriptive statistics, characterise the study sample. In social-scientific studies, samples are rarely representative. Therefore, it is important to describe, in detail, thestudy sample.

Findings (~three handred words) For research question (a) present a bar chart, illustrating the potential difference between 'common-interest states' and 'special-interest states' in people's life satisfaction. Furthermore, examine the potential difference between 'common-interest states' and 'special-interest states' using a t-test. This technique will tell you, whether the potential difference between 'common-interest states' and 'special-interest states' is statistically significant, or whether it could have emerged at random. Present the statistical finding, following style conventions as to how such findings should be presented, and describe the finding in words. For research question (b) present a scatter plot, illustrating the potential association between social support from relatives and/or friends and life satisfaction. Furthermore, examine the potential association between social support from relatives and/or friends and life satisfaction using Pearson correlation. This technique will tell you, whether the potential association between social support from relatives and/or friends and life satisfaction is statistically significant, or whether it could have emerged at random. Present the statistical finding, following style conventions as to how such findings should be presented, and describe the finding in words. Discussion (- three hundred words) For each research question, discuss whether your finding is in line with or in contrast to the literature. Clearly state the literature sources here, even though you presented them in the introduction already. Discuss how your finding could be explained. If your finding is in line with what the literature suggested, this will be relatively easy. If your finding is in contrast with what the literature suggested, you will need to offer explanations, as to why your finding might be different. Keep the discussions of both research questions separately, and ensure that both discussions are presented in similar detail. (6) Conclusions (~three hundred words) Moving on from your discussion of findings, present the practical implications of your findings. If someone wanted to increase life satisfaction, based on your findings, what should they do? Ensure that you prioritise certain countries, and their people, over others when trying to increase life satisfaction, and that you specify what, exactly, could be done. If you want, you could try to develop a recommendation that accounts for both of your findings in conjunction, but this isn't a requirement. Similarly, feel free to explore the set of number data further, but, again, this would be beyond the scope of this assignment. Lastly, present suggestions as to what a future study about the same variables should take into account additionally, in an attempt to arrive at more relevant insights and better practical recommendations.