Scatter Plotting 101 is an introductory course to help you understand the basics of scatter plotting. You'll learn how to create and interpret scatter plots, and how to use them to analyze data. You'll also learn about different types of scatter plots and how to customize them to suit
A scatter plot, also called a scatterplot, scatter graph, scatter chart, scattergram, or scatter diagram, is a type of plot or mathematical diagram using Cartesian coordinates to display values for typically two variables for a set of data. If the points are coded (color/shape/size), one additional variable can be displayed. The data are displayed as a collection of points, each having the value of one variable determining the position on the horizontal axis and the value of the other variable determining the position on the vertical axis. The scatter diagram is one of the seven basic tools of quality control.