Which of the 4 methods of data collection is involved when a person counts the number of cars passing designated locations on the Los Angeles freeway system?
A) observation
B) published sources
C) experimentation
D) surveying

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The person is directly observing and counting the cars passing by, therefore it falls under the method of observation for data collection. The other options (published sources, experimentation, and surveying) do not apply in this scenario.

Which of the 4 Methods of Data Collection Is Involved