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"A recent study showed that towns with more libraries have lower crime rates. Therefore, building more libraries reduces crime." What is the primary flaw?

A The study is outdated
B Correlation is assumed to be causation
C Libraries are expensive
D Crime is hard to measure

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The argument assumes correlation equals causation. Towns with libraries may have other factors (wealth, education) that reduce crime.

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