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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.

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To calculate the average weights, we add the weights for each breed and divide by the number of rabbits. For Breed A, the average weight is (10 + 8 + 7 + 10 + 9 + 9 + 10 + 9) / 8 = 9.0 pounds. For Breed B, the average weight is (10 + 12 + 14 + 13 + 10 + 15 + 11 + 12) / 8 = 12.5 pounds.

Factors contributing to the different weights within breeds can include genetics, diet, age, and overall health of the rabbits. Additionally, environmental factors such as living conditions and stress levels might also play a significant role in weight variation.

To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, I would measure the weights of the rabbits at regular intervals (e.g., weekly or monthly) from a young age until maturity, while also ensuring proper and consistent diet and living conditions are maintained. This data could then be analyzed to determine trends and patterns in weight gain over time, allowing for precise calculation of growth rates for each breed.

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The average weight of Breed A rabbits is 9.0 pounds, while Breed B rabbits average 12.5 pounds, with factors such as genetics, diet, age, and environmental conditions contributing to the differences observed; to track and find the growth rate of these breeds, I would measure their weights at regular intervals while maintaining consistent diet and living conditions to analyze trends in weight gain over time.