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):%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0ABreed A: 10, 8, 7, 10, 9, 9, 10, 9%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0ABreed B: 10, 12, 14, 13, 10, 15, 11, 12%0D%0A%0D%0AIn 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.%0D%0A%0D%0A(4 points)
1) The average weight for Breed A would be (10 + 8 + 7 + 10 + 9 + 9 + 10 + 9) / 8 = 9 lbs. The average weight for Breed B would be (10 + 12 + 14 + 13 + 10 + 15 + 11 + 12) / 8 = 12 lbs.
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds could include genetics, diet, exercise, and overall health. Some rabbits may be naturally smaller or larger due to their breeding, while others may be affected by their food intake or level of physical activity.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you could regularly weigh the rabbits at specific time intervals (e.g. weekly or monthly) and plot the data on a graph to visualize the growth trend. By comparing the weights over time, you can calculate the growth rate by determining the change in weight between measurements and dividing it by the time elapsed. This will help you assess how quickly each breed is growing and if there are any significant differences between them.