Question
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 for Breed A is (10 + 8 + 7 + 10 + 9 + 9 + 10 + 9) / 8 = 8.875 pounds. The average weight for Breed B is (10 + 12 + 14 + 13 + 10 + 15 + 11 + 12) / 8 = 11.875 pounds.
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise, and overall health. Genetics can play a significant role in determining a rabbit's size and weight, while diet and exercise can also affect their growth and development.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you could regularly weigh the rabbits at specific intervals (e.g. weekly or monthly) and plot their weights on a graph over time. By analyzing the growth patterns, you can calculate the average rate at which each breed is gaining weight and compare their growth rates to each other.