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.(4 points)
1) The average weight of Breed A is 9 pounds, while the average weight of Breed B is 12.125 pounds.
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise, and overall health. Some breeds may have naturally smaller or larger frames, which can affect their weight. Additionally, the type and amount of food they consume, as well as their level of physical activity, can impact their weight as well.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you would need to measure the weights of individual rabbits at regular intervals. You could do this by utilizing a scale and recording the weights in a data chart. By comparing the weights over a specific period of time, such as months or years, you can calculate the growth rate by dividing the change in weight by the number of time intervals.