Q. Which action is the best example of a direct observation?
A) determining the seal population of an island by counting seals in 10 square meters of the island
B) listening to a cricket chirp at night and counting the number of chirps per minute
C) reading numbers on a heat sensor to conclude that there is a deer in the night woods
D) identifying which bird was present by the tracks that it leaves in the sand at a beach
✔ Correct Answer: listening to a cricket chirp at night and counting the number of chirps per minute
Exam Insight
An example of direct observation is watching and recording the behavior of birds in their natural habitat.