scatter plot
1 of 1noun/ˈskætər plɑt/
Forms:scatter plots
1
a type of graph used in statistics and data analysis to display and compare two sets of numerical data
- The scatter plot revealed a positive correlation between hours of study and exam scores.
- A scatter plot of height versus weight showed that taller individuals tended to weigh more.
- The scatter plot indicated a cluster of data points in the upper right corner, suggesting a trend.
- Using a scatter plot, the team identified several outliers that did not fit the overall pattern.
- The scatter plot helped the scientists visualize the spread of the experimental results.