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Regional Disparities in Life Satisfaction (2010-2012)
The 2010-2012 global happiness survey revealed significant regional differences. The highest average life satisfaction score was 7.1, reported by residents of North America, Australia, and New Zealand. In contrast, the lowest average score was 4.6, found in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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A major global survey conducted from 2010-2012 across more than 150 countries found the average life satisfaction score to be 5.2 on a 0-10 scale (where 0 is the 'worst possible life' and 10 is the 'best possible life'). What is the most significant analytical limitation of using this single average score to understand global well-being?
A global survey conducted from 2010-2012, covering over 150 countries, found that the average life satisfaction score was 5.2 on a scale where 0 represents the "worst possible life" and 10 represents the "best possible life". Based solely on this average score, what is the most reasonable conclusion an analyst can draw?