How to Interpret a

Scatterplot
7B – How to interpret a scatterplot

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Questions: All
 Finding An Association

Look for a pattern!

If there is an association…
We can describe it in terms of

• Direction
• Form
• Strength
Direction
Does the data go up or down?

Positive Association Negative Association

• Data moves up in a • Data moves down
straight line from in a straight line
left to right from left to right
What is the association and what does it mean
in terms of the data?
Form
Does the data follow a linear or curved pattern?

Linear Form Non-Linear form

• Data seems to be • Data seems to be
scattered around a scattered around a
straight line curved line
Strength
How much does the data scatter?

Strong Association
• Data follows a single stream.
• Clear pattern
• Small amount of scatter
Strength
How much does the data scatter?

Moderate Association
• Pattern less clear
• More scatter
Strength
How much does the data scatter?

Weak Association
• Pattern even less clear
• Even more scatter