Premise:
"estimating the program's effect on changes in physical, social, or economic conditions, they seek evidence of the extent to which the program itself is the cause of those changes."
Hypothesis: The program had an effect on economic conditions, but it cannot be accurately estimated until more information is gathered.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"oh well that's good too"
Hypothesis: That's a little bad.

no

Premise:
"He spoke of the rising rate for honest mercenaries and the falling prices of salted meat."
Hypothesis: He talked about the prices of food and costs of mercenaries.
yes