Which of the following investigation types does not represent the descriptive method of scientific inquiry?
A) Surveying
B) Case study
C) Naturalistic observation
D) Laboratory experimentation

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Laboratory experimentation is not primarily considered a descriptive method of scientific inquiry, as it generally involves manipulating variables and observing their effects, rather than simply describing phenomena as they naturally occur. The other three options - surveying, case study, and naturalistic observation - are all commonly used descriptive methods of inquiry.

Which of the Following Investigation Types Does Not Represent the Descriptive