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Present your data live with a beautiful presenter mode or share your heatmap through interactive embeds in tools like Notion, Canva, or ClickUp. Export high-quality versions of your charts as images for use in presentations or reports.

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Scatter plots are the best way to spot correlations, trends, and outliers when comparing two sets of numbers.

Find Hidden Relationships

Discover correlations between variables that aren't obvious at first glance. Spot trends, outliers, and patterns that could change your strategy.

Discover correlations between variables that aren't obvious at first glance. Spot trends, outliers, and patterns that could change your strategy.

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Got a theory about what drives your results? Scatter plots let you test assumptions by plotting the data and seeing if the relationship actually exists.

Got a theory about what drives your results? Scatter plots let you test assumptions by plotting the data and seeing if the relationship actually exists.

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Quickly spot data points that don't fit the pattern. These outliers often reveal your biggest opportunities or problems worth investigating.

Quickly spot data points that don't fit the pattern. These outliers often reveal your biggest opportunities or problems worth investigating.

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FAQ

What are common mistakes when interpreting scatter diagrams?

The most common mistakes when interpreting scatter plots are: (1) assuming correlation means causation - just because two variables move together doesn't mean one causes the other, (2) ignoring outliers that can skew your interpretation, and (3) seeing patterns in random data, especially with small datasets. To avoid these errors, focus on the overall trend rather than individual points, consider external factors that might influence both variables, and use statistical measures like correlation coefficients to validate visual patterns. Always remember that scatter plots show relationships, not necessarily cause-and-effect.

What are common mistakes when interpreting scatter diagrams?

The most common mistakes when interpreting scatter plots are: (1) assuming correlation means causation - just because two variables move together doesn't mean one causes the other, (2) ignoring outliers that can skew your interpretation, and (3) seeing patterns in random data, especially with small datasets. To avoid these errors, focus on the overall trend rather than individual points, consider external factors that might influence both variables, and use statistical measures like correlation coefficients to validate visual patterns. Always remember that scatter plots show relationships, not necessarily cause-and-effect.

What are common mistakes when interpreting scatter diagrams?

The most common mistakes when interpreting scatter plots are: (1) assuming correlation means causation - just because two variables move together doesn't mean one causes the other, (2) ignoring outliers that can skew your interpretation, and (3) seeing patterns in random data, especially with small datasets. To avoid these errors, focus on the overall trend rather than individual points, consider external factors that might influence both variables, and use statistical measures like correlation coefficients to validate visual patterns. Always remember that scatter plots show relationships, not necessarily cause-and-effect.

What are common mistakes when interpreting scatter diagrams?

The most common mistakes when interpreting scatter plots are: (1) assuming correlation means causation - just because two variables move together doesn't mean one causes the other, (2) ignoring outliers that can skew your interpretation, and (3) seeing patterns in random data, especially with small datasets. To avoid these errors, focus on the overall trend rather than individual points, consider external factors that might influence both variables, and use statistical measures like correlation coefficients to validate visual patterns. Always remember that scatter plots show relationships, not necessarily cause-and-effect.

Does a scatter plot have to start at 0?

No, scatter plots do not have to start at zero. Unlike bar charts, scatter plots focus on showing relationships between variables rather than comparing absolute values. Starting axes at zero can actually hide important patterns if your data clusters in a specific range. The best practice is to choose axis ranges that clearly display your data's relationship. However, always label your axes clearly and consider including zero if it provides meaningful context for your analysis.

Does a scatter plot have to start at 0?

No, scatter plots do not have to start at zero. Unlike bar charts, scatter plots focus on showing relationships between variables rather than comparing absolute values. Starting axes at zero can actually hide important patterns if your data clusters in a specific range. The best practice is to choose axis ranges that clearly display your data's relationship. However, always label your axes clearly and consider including zero if it provides meaningful context for your analysis.

Does a scatter plot have to start at 0?

No, scatter plots do not have to start at zero. Unlike bar charts, scatter plots focus on showing relationships between variables rather than comparing absolute values. Starting axes at zero can actually hide important patterns if your data clusters in a specific range. The best practice is to choose axis ranges that clearly display your data's relationship. However, always label your axes clearly and consider including zero if it provides meaningful context for your analysis.

Does a scatter plot have to start at 0?

No, scatter plots do not have to start at zero. Unlike bar charts, scatter plots focus on showing relationships between variables rather than comparing absolute values. Starting axes at zero can actually hide important patterns if your data clusters in a specific range. The best practice is to choose axis ranges that clearly display your data's relationship. However, always label your axes clearly and consider including zero if it provides meaningful context for your analysis.

How do you tell if a scatter plot is strong or weak?

A strong scatter plot relationship shows points clustered tightly around a clear pattern (line or curve), while a weak relationship appears as a loose cloud of scattered points with no obvious direction. You can measure strength using the correlation coefficient (r-value): values near +1 or -1 indicate strong relationships, while values near 0 indicate weak relationships.

How do you tell if a scatter plot is strong or weak?

A strong scatter plot relationship shows points clustered tightly around a clear pattern (line or curve), while a weak relationship appears as a loose cloud of scattered points with no obvious direction. You can measure strength using the correlation coefficient (r-value): values near +1 or -1 indicate strong relationships, while values near 0 indicate weak relationships.

How do you tell if a scatter plot is strong or weak?

A strong scatter plot relationship shows points clustered tightly around a clear pattern (line or curve), while a weak relationship appears as a loose cloud of scattered points with no obvious direction. You can measure strength using the correlation coefficient (r-value): values near +1 or -1 indicate strong relationships, while values near 0 indicate weak relationships.

How do you tell if a scatter plot is strong or weak?

A strong scatter plot relationship shows points clustered tightly around a clear pattern (line or curve), while a weak relationship appears as a loose cloud of scattered points with no obvious direction. You can measure strength using the correlation coefficient (r-value): values near +1 or -1 indicate strong relationships, while values near 0 indicate weak relationships.

When should I use a scatter plot instead of a bar chart?

Use scatter plots when comparing two continuous numerical variables (like height vs. weight or temperature vs. sales). Use bar charts when comparing categories or showing totals (like sales by region or revenue by product). The key difference: scatter plots reveal relationships and correlations between variables, while bar charts compare quantities across different categories. If both your variables can have any numerical value and you want to see if they're connected, choose a scatter plot.

When should I use a scatter plot instead of a bar chart?

Use scatter plots when comparing two continuous numerical variables (like height vs. weight or temperature vs. sales). Use bar charts when comparing categories or showing totals (like sales by region or revenue by product). The key difference: scatter plots reveal relationships and correlations between variables, while bar charts compare quantities across different categories. If both your variables can have any numerical value and you want to see if they're connected, choose a scatter plot.

When should I use a scatter plot instead of a bar chart?

Use scatter plots when comparing two continuous numerical variables (like height vs. weight or temperature vs. sales). Use bar charts when comparing categories or showing totals (like sales by region or revenue by product). The key difference: scatter plots reveal relationships and correlations between variables, while bar charts compare quantities across different categories. If both your variables can have any numerical value and you want to see if they're connected, choose a scatter plot.

When should I use a scatter plot instead of a bar chart?

Use scatter plots when comparing two continuous numerical variables (like height vs. weight or temperature vs. sales). Use bar charts when comparing categories or showing totals (like sales by region or revenue by product). The key difference: scatter plots reveal relationships and correlations between variables, while bar charts compare quantities across different categories. If both your variables can have any numerical value and you want to see if they're connected, choose a scatter plot.