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):
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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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1) The average weight of Breed A is (10+8+7+10+9+9+10+9)/8 = 8.75 pounds. The average weight of Breed B is (10+12+14+13+10+15+11+12)/8 = 12.375 pounds.
2) Some factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise, and overall health. Genetics play a significant role in determining size and weight of rabbits, while diet and exercise can affect how efficiently rabbits convert food into energy and muscle mass.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you would need to regularly weigh individual rabbits at specific time intervals (e.g. weekly, monthly). By plotting the weights over time, you can calculate the rate of change in weight for each rabbit breed. This will allow you to compare how quickly each breed is growing and identify any differences in growth patterns.