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 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
1) The average weight of Breed A is 9 pounds, and the average weight of Breed B is 12.25 pounds.
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise, and overall health of the rabbits.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you would need to regularly weigh the rabbits at specific intervals and compare the weights over time. By tracking their growth, you can determine how quickly each breed is growing and identify any patterns or differences between them.