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: 10, 8, 7, 10, 9, 9, 10, 9
Breed B: 10, 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.
1) To calculate the average weights of the two rabbit breed groups, you would add up all the weights for each breed separately and then divide by the number of rabbits in each breed. For Breed A, the average weight would be (10+8+7+10+9+9+10+9)/8 = 9 pounds. For Breed B, the average weight would be (10+12+14+13+10+15+11+12)/8 = 11.5 pounds.
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds could include genetic factors, such as variations in metabolism or growth rates, as well as differences in diet and feeding habits. The age and overall health of the rabbits could also play a role in their weight variations.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you would need to regularly measure and record the weights of individual rabbits over a set period of time. This could be done by weighing the rabbits on a weekly or monthly basis and creating a growth chart. By analyzing the weight data over time, you can calculate the growth rate for each breed by comparing the changes in weight between different time points.