Premise: For fifteen years, Las Vegas was used as a Spanish Trail way-station.

Hypothesis: Many large cities like Las Vegas were once Spanish Trail way-stations.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: The list following is a selection of major events only.

Hypothesis: The list has many minor events included.
Answer: no

Premise: On the basis of our literature searches and discussions with experts, we identified a number of commercial companies as having innovative development processes and practices that resulted in successful product development.

Hypothesis: Commercial companies always outsource their product development.
Answer: no

Premise: Pennsylvania's Arlen Specter, who is often lumped with the Mods, really belongs with the Prosecutors . Led by Specter and Mike DeWine (Ohio), who are, in fact, ex-prosecutors, the Prosecutors view themselves as the Senate's champions of The Law.

Hypothesis: Arlen Specter is from DC and is typically lumped in with the Prosecutors instead of the Mods.
Answer: no