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.
1) The average weight of Breed A rabbits is (10+8+7+10+9+9+10+9)/8 = 8.875 pounds, and the average weight of Breed B rabbits is (10+12+14+13+10+15+11+12)/8 = 12.25 pounds.
2) Some factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds include genetics, diet, exercise levels, age, and overall health. Genetics play a significant role in determining a rabbit's potential size and weight, while diet and exercise levels can directly impact growth and weight gain. Older rabbits may also weigh more due to natural aging processes, and health issues may affect a rabbit's weight as well.
3) To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, you could weigh each individual rabbit at regular intervals (e.g. monthly or quarterly) and plot the weight data on a graph to observe any patterns or trends. By comparing the weights over time, you can calculate the growth rate for each breed and determine if there are any notable differences in weight gain between Breed A and Breed B. This information can help in understanding the development and health of the rabbits in each breed group.