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Course: Wireless Philosophy > Unit 9

Lesson 3: How do scientists measure happiness?
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How do scientists measure happiness?
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Comprehending the argument

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Problem

Comparing the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)
  1. What’s the difference in the kinds of happiness measured by these two surveys?
  2. What’s the difference in the score calculations for these two surveys?
  3. What’s the difference in what a higher score on these surveys means for your happiness?