1200 words on research methods with case study provided

Discuss reasons why it may be useful to study the topic of happiness via research.

(20 marks)

b) Recognise and explain why this happiness study is deemed to have used non- experimental research design, with evidence provided. In relation, suggest and analyse possible operational and ethical considerations that would discourage the use of experimental research design for this happiness study.

(50 marks)

c) Appraise and justify whether measurements taken by this happiness study are adequately valid and conclusions made by this happiness study are adequately robust. Develop recommendations on how to further enhance the validity of measurements and/or the robustness of conclusions for this happiness study, beyond the current level.

(30 marks)