Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

Measure<br>John wanted to know how dogs could find electronic devices. He set up a test to measure the chemicals off-gassed by plastic. John used a sensitive device that could detect odors. He found plastic devices gave off a certain chemical as they decayed. John published his research in an esteemed science journal.

OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
Hypothesis: When using a device that could detect motion, John found that plastic devices give off a certain chemical.
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Answer:
No


Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Alaska Airlines is pulling two non-stop flights for Albuquerque International Sunport while adding two non-stop flights to El Paso. The airline announced last week it was ending its non-stop services from Albuquerque to San Francisco and Orange County because of a lack of demand. The Sunport says flights on the airline to Portland, Seattle and San Diego will remain. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines says it will add direct daily flights from El Paso to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and San Diego International Airport.

OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
Hypothesis: The Sunport says flights to Portland will remain.
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Answer:
Yes


Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

Figures released today show that the number of organs donated by New Zealanders in 2006 has decreased by four to a new record low of 25. In 2005 the number of organs donated equalled 29, a previous record low in New Zealand. Before 2005 the number of organ donations averaged 40, an already low number by international standards.

OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
Hypothesis: New Zealanders are nice.
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Answer:
