In a debate, Laura states that corruption in the United States has decreased. She substantiates this claim by comparing the number of instances of bribery of the present year to that of the previous year. In this case, Laura is .

In the presently stated speech, Laura would be arguing from the point of causation.

Explanation:

When arguing from the point of causation, the speaker or presenter would base her arguments and claims concerning evidence which proves that certain events almost always bring about the same results, or likewise, certain events would always almost eradicate the effects of the events.

Hence here, Laura is speaking from the point of causation.

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