<prompt> Write two alternative hypotheses for the given problem statement.Recent studies suggest that increased levels of air pollution are linked to higher levels of asthma among children.  <response>: 1. Higher exposure to air pollution triggers genetic factors that increase the likelihood of asthma in susceptible children.2. Socio-economic and lifestyle factors are also related to higher levels of asthma and could be confounding factors in the relationship between air pollution and asthma in children. 