scatter-plot
Points showing correlation
A scatter-plot is a graph that displays data points as dots on a two-dimensional grid, with each axis representing a different variable.
The pattern of dots reveals relationships between the variables—clustering, correlation, or lack thereof: The scatter-plot showed a clear positive correlation between hours studied and test scores.
Also spelled as two words or without the hyphen.
Rotation reference line
- x-axisGraph's horizontal reference line
- y-axisGraph's vertical reference
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- chartData shown visually
dots · graph · diagram · markers · legend · gridlines · scale · labels
Return to former state
- trendlineStatistical direction indicator
- r-valueTemporary, movable expression
- positiveAffirming or certain
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
linear · nonlinear · association · relationship · covariance · spearman · strength · weak
To distribute widely
- clusterGathered group nearby
- dispersionScattering across space
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
- variabilityTendency to change
range · concentration · grouping · pattern · homogeneity · heterogeneity · skewness · uniform
Departure from the expected
- deviationDeparture from expected path
- aberrationDeviation from the norm
- strayWander from course
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
residual · noise · exception · isolated · distant · unusual · detection · removal
Path of moving object
- directionWay something faces
- upwardToward a higher position
- downwardToward a lower position
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
progression · slope · curvature · nonlinear · polynomial · logarithmic · exponential · smoothing
axis
Rotation reference line
- x-axisGraph's horizontal reference line
- y-axisGraph's vertical reference
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
chart · dots · graph · diagram · markers · legend · gridlines · scale · labels · quadrants
regression
Return to former state
- trendlineStatistical direction indicator
- r-valueTemporary, movable expression
- positiveAffirming or certain
negative · linear · nonlinear · association · relationship · covariance · spearman · strength · weak · strong
spread
To distribute widely
- clusterGathered group nearby
- dispersionScattering across space
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
variability · range · concentration · grouping · pattern · homogeneity · heterogeneity · skewness · uniform · random
anomaly
Departure from the expected
- deviationDeparture from expected path
- aberrationDeviation from the norm
- strayWander from course
leverage · residual · noise · exception · isolated · distant · unusual · detection · removal · robust
trajectory
Path of moving object
pattern · progression · slope · curvature · nonlinear · polynomial · logarithmic · exponential · smoothing