Which of the following is NOT an example of a hypothesis?

A. The higher the level of poverty in a community, the higher its rate of crime.
B. The more liquor stores in a community, the higher its rate of crime.
C. Will a community with higher crime rates also have a high level of poverty?
D. The older the person, the less crime they will commit over time.


Answer: C

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