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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The average weight for Breed A is (10+8+7+10+9+9+10+9)/8 = 8.875 pounds and for Breed B is (10+12+14+13+10+15+11+12)/8 = 12.375 pounds.
Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise, and overall health of the rabbits. Breeds may have been selectively bred for certain characteristics, leading to variations in size and weight. Additionally, environmental factors such as quality of care and access to food and exercise could influence weight differences within breeds.
To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you could weigh the rabbits at regular intervals and plot the data on a growth chart. By comparing the weights of individual rabbits over time, you can calculate the growth rate for each breed and identify any patterns or differences in growth between the two breeds. This data can then be analyzed to determine factors that may contribute to the growth rates of the rabbit breeds.