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 lengths. 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
1) To calculate the average weights of the two rabbit breed groups, you would sum up the weights of all rabbits in each breed and then divide by the number of rabbits. For Breed A, the average weight would be (10 + 8 + 7 + 10 + 9 + 9 + 10 + 9) / 8 = 8.75 pounds. For Breed B, the average weight would be (10 + 12 + 14 + 13 + 10 + 15 + 11 + 12) / 8 = 12.25 pounds.
2) Factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise levels, and overall health. Some rabbit breeds may have a genetic predisposition for larger or smaller size, while variation in diet and exercise can also impact weight. Health issues or conditions specific to certain breeds can also affect weight.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you would need to record the weights of individual rabbits at specific time points, such as every month or every few weeks. By comparing the weights over time, you can calculate the growth rate by dividing the change in weight by the time interval. This will allow you to observe and compare the growth patterns of each breed.