scatterplot
nounUK /ˈskætəplɒt/
US /ˈskætərplɑːt/
A picture that shows dots for data points to see how two things are connected.
The teacher made a scatterplot to show how taller kids often have bigger feet.
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2. A statistical chart used to check if two variables are related.
The scientist used a scatterplot to check the link between temperature and ice cream sales.
3. A way to spot outliers or unusual points in a set of numbers.
One dot far from the rest on the scatterplot showed a result that did not fit the pattern.
4. A visual tool for showing clusters or groups in data.
The scatterplot showed two clear clusters of students based on their study habits.