Observing a 3rd grade student for 30 minutes as to how many time he leaves his seat without permission is a clear example of using behavioral modality of measurement.
In this modality of measurement the behavior of the object or system is observed when it is put into action.
This example shows as to what will happen or what is supposed to take place when a 3rd grade student is is seated and observed for 30 minutes. It counts as to how many times he leaves his seat in reaction to his stimulus from the environment.
