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Entry 1: Research Plan
Research question. o
Does the water quality in the Passaic River, NJ have a significant impact on the
streamflow?
Null Hypothesis
o
The water quality in the Passaic River has no significant effect on the streamflow.
Alternative Hypothesis o
The water quality in the Passaic River has a significant effect on streamflow.
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