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.
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Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
in one sencecte
1) The average weight of Breed A is 9 pounds and the average weight of Breed B is 12.375 pounds.
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise level, and overall health. Some rabbits may have a genetic predisposition to be larger or smaller, while differences in diet and exercise can also impact their weight.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, one can regularly weigh the rabbits at specific intervals (e.g. weekly or monthly) and plot the weight data over time. By calculating the change in weight over a set period, one can determine the growth rate of each breed and compare their growth patterns. Additionally, monitoring factors such as diet and exercise can help identify any external influences on their growth.