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) in three to five sentences
1) The average weight of Breed A is 9 pounds ((10+8+7+10+9+9+10+9)/8 = 72/8 = 9) and the average weight of Breed B is 12.5 pounds ((10+12+14+13+10+15+11+12)/8 = 97/8 = 12.5).
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise, and overall health. Genetics play a major role in determining the size and weight of individual rabbits within a breed, while diet and exercise can impact how much weight they gain. Health issues or breeding practices can also affect the size and weight of rabbits within a breed.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you would need to weigh the rabbits regularly at specific time intervals, such as weekly or monthly. By recording the weights over time, you can calculate the growth rate by determining how much weight the rabbits have gained or lost within a certain period. This data can then be used to compare the growth rates of the two breeds and identify any patterns or trends.