The manager of a shopping mall records the counties listed on the license plates on cars parked at the mall in order to determine where the shoppers come from.This is an example of ____ observation.

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This is an example of direct observation as the mall manager is directly observing and recording the license plates on the cars in the parking lot. Indirect observation would involve collecting data about behavior or events without directly observing them, contrived observation would involve creating a specific scenario for the purpose of observation, and mechanical observation would involve using instruments or technology to collect data.

The Manager of a Shopping Mall Records the Counties Listed