Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
The rise of video games has led to more computer science PhDs, as shown by the fact that the number of PhD degrees in computer science increased as video games became more popular.
A. bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct
B. slippery slope fallacy: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences
C. false causation: the assumption that because two things happened together, one caused the other
From the given choices, pick the correct answer and respond by indicating the letter of the correct option.
Answer: C