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, 9Breed B: 10, 12, 14, 13, 10, 15, 11, 12In 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 and divide by the number of rabbits. For Breed A, the average weight would be (10+8+7+10+9+9+10+9)/8 = 9.25 pounds. And for Breed B, the average weight would be (10+12+14+13+10+15+11+12)/8 = 12.125 pounds.
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise levels, and overall health. Some rabbits may have genetic predispositions to be larger or smaller while others could have dietary or health issues that affect their weight.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you would need to measure their weights at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly. Record the weights and plot them on a graph over time. The growth rate can be calculated by dividing the change in weight by the number of days or weeks between measurements.