Which of the following investigation types does not represent the descriptive method of scientific inquiry?

a. Case study

b. Naturalistic observation

c. Laboratory experimentation

d. Surveying

c. Laboratory experimentation

Explanation:

Laboratory experimentation: In psychological research, the laboratory experiment is defined as an experiment that is being conducted in extremely controlled conditions in which precise measurements are being possible. Therefore, it is not necessary that laboratory experimentation is only possible in laboratories but it should be done in a controlled and artificial environment.

Strength:

1. It allows giving rise to accurate control of independent and extraneous variables.

2. It is responsible for developing cause and effect relationship.

Weaknesses:

1. Artificial environment that leads to create low realism.

2. Demand characteristics that can affect the participants to change behavior.

In the question above, the given statement signifies the laboratory experimentation.