Scatter Plot
An interactive scatter plot for revealing correlations between two variables. Supply x-y data points via JSON. Supports custom axis labels, colors, and point sizes.
Template details
- chart
- scatter
- correlation
- analysis
- d3
When to use this template
A scatter plot helps analysts quickly discern the relationship, or correlation, between two continuous variables. It is ideal for exploring whether changes in one variable correspond to changes in another, identifying trends, clusters, or outliers that might indicate significant patterns or anomalies in the data. Analysts reach for it to test hypotheses about variable interdependence or to discover previously unknown associations.
- Datasets with two primary quantitative variables.
- Observations where each point represents a distinct entity or time.
- Data where the relationship between variables is not immediately obvious.
- Sufficient data points (e.g., >20) to reveal patterns.
- Data where identifying outliers or clusters is important.
- Variables with a clear independent (X) and dependent (Y) potential.