Analyst: In our nation's television news programs, the number of stories aired about armed conflicts in Africa was much lower last year than it had been previously. Several armed conflicts have been fully or partly resolved with ceasefire agreements, so it is probable that the low number of articles is due to a decline in armed conflict in Africa.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the analyst's argument?
【选项】
The number of total stories aired on television news programs in the nation was the same last year as in previous years.
选项是否正确？