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If an argument concludes that one event *caused* another solely because they occurred together, what crucial logical flaw is most likely present for an 'Analyze an Argument' essay to discuss?

A An appeal to authority.
B A hasty generalization.
C Confusing correlation with causation.
D A red herring fallacy.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

This common fallacy occurs when an argument assumes that because two events are related (correlated), one must have caused the other, without considering other possibilities or intervening factors.

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