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An argument asserts that "the recent increase in local tourism is directly attributable to the new advertising campaign." What would be the most effective way to weaken this causal claim?

A Suggesting that the advertising campaign was poorly designed.
B Pointing out that overall global tourism has also significantly increased recently.
C Arguing that many tourists expressed dissatisfaction with their visits.
D Providing data on the cost of the advertising campaign.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Identifying an alternative cause (a broader trend in global tourism) directly challenges the argument's assertion of a direct causal link, suggesting the observed effect might be due to something else.

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