If a speaker makes the claim, "Since prayer was banned in public schools in 1963, violent crimes have increased dramatically," that speaker is committing what type of fallacy?

A. bandwagon appeal
B. ad hominem
C. false-cause
D. slippery slope

Answer: C

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