Predictive models use statistical data to drive a model which predicts a dependent event. With the data that was collected in this study, the significance of each variable will be analyzed. If a correlation between significant variables and bacteria levels is present within the data collected, a predictive model can be developed to better determine the duration of bacteria levels immediately following rain events. A representative predictive model would allow for more accurate and immediate reporting of how long health risks exist following recent rainfall." What is the research