Rabbits are very popular domesticated animals, so popular that there are over 300 breeds of domesticated rabbits in the world. You attend a rabbit show and notice that all of the breeds vary in many characteristics, such as size, color, and fur length. You notice that there is weight information on the cages of all rabbit individuals at the show and decide to jot down data for two specific rabbit breeds (in pounds): Breed A:%C2%A0%C2%A0 %C2%A010, 8, 7, 10, 9, 9, 10, 9 Breed B:%C2%A0%C2%A0 %C2%A010, 12, 14, 13, 10, 15, 11, 12 In three to five sentences, 1) calculate the average weights of the two rabbit breed groups, 2) describe some factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds, and 3) describe how you would track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation. (4 points)
1) The average weight of Breed A can be found by adding up all the weights (10+8+7+10+9+9+10+9 = 72) and dividing by the total number of rabbits (8), resulting in an average weight of 9 pounds. Similarly, the average weight of Breed B can be calculated as (10+12+14+13+10+15+11+12 = 97) divided by 8, which equals 12.13 pounds.
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise levels, and overall health. Different breeds may have different genetic predispositions towards certain sizes and weights. Additionally, a rabbit's diet and exercise routine can greatly influence its weight and overall body condition.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you would need to record the weights of individual rabbits at regular intervals. This could be done by weighing the rabbits monthly or quarterly and recording their weights in a table or spreadsheet. By comparing the weights over time, you can calculate the rate of growth for each breed and identify any patterns or differences between the two groups.