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):

To find the average weights of the two rabbit breeds, we add up the weights of each breed and then divide by the number of rabbits. For Breed A: (10 + 8 + 7 + 10 + 9 + 9 + 10 + 9) = 72, dividing by 8 gives an average of 9 pounds. For Breed B: (10 + 12 + 14 + 13 + 10 + 15 + 11 + 12) = 97, dividing by 8 gives an average of 12.125 pounds.

Several factors could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds, including genetics, diet, and overall health. For example, some rabbits might have a more nutritious diet or come from larger parent rabbits, which can affect their size.

To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, I would measure and record the weight of each rabbit at regular intervals, such as weekly or biweekly. This way, I could see how much weight each rabbit gains over time and calculate the average growth rate for both breeds.

The average weight for Breed A is 9 pounds, and for Breed B, it is about 12.125 pounds. Factors contributing to the weight differences could include genetics, diet, and health. To track growth rates, I would weigh each rabbit at regular intervals, like weekly, to see how much weight they gain over time.