In software metrics, an indirect measure evaluates an attribute by calculating or inferring it from other measured attributes rather than observing it directly.

### Why this is right Direct and indirect measures are explicitly included in the software metrics unit. The unit also covers process and product attributes, cost estimation, reliability, quality assurance, and standards. ### The concept Metrics provide ways to assess attributes. A direct measure observes an attribute more directly, while an indirect measure uses related observations to assess it. The source names the distinction but does not provide a detailed measurement taxonomy. ### Terms - **Metric**: A measure used to assess an attribute of a process or product. ### Remember Direct and indirect measures are both part of the metrics syllabus.