An argument states: 'Our city experienced a 15% increase in library book checkouts this year after we introduced a new late fee policy. Clearly, the new late fee policy encouraged more people to use the library.' This argument most likely commits which logical fallacy?
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
The argument observes two events occurring sequentially (new policy, then increased checkouts) and incorrectly concludes that the first caused the second, without considering other potential factors.