Is there no direct logical correlation between 'Hence, it appears likely that the proportion of LC to AO mail is less for inbound mail than for outbound.' and 'It looks like the proportion of LC to AO mail is less for inbound mail than for outbound.', indicating neutrality?
Hence, it appears likely that the proportion of LC to AO mail is less for inbound mail than for outbound.###It looks like the proportion of LC to AO mail is less for inbound mail than for outbound.