1. Baby chickens, like all baby birds, require a constant source of food. As chicks grow, more energy
is required for daily activities, and their food requirements increase. The following data table
reports the average food eaten by two groups of 10 chickens – Brahmas and Dorkings over a 5-
day period.
Baby Chicken Food Consumption
Food Consumed (g) Food Consumed (g) Dorking
Day
Brahmas
0 0.0 0.0
1 1.0 0.8
2 3.2 2.9
3 6.5 6.1
4 10.6 8.9
5 15.4 12.1
1. What is the independent variable
2. What is the dependent variable?
3. What is the Range of the data?
4. Construct a double-line graph using graphing paper. Be sure to label all sides. Create a line of
best fit (equal number of points above and below the line).
5. From this graph, predict how much food will be needed on the 6th day for both Brahmas and
Dorking chickens.