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Scatterplot Charts, An Introduction
Scatterplot Charts, An Introduction

Learn the basics of scatterplot charts, a powerful tool for identifying patterns and outliers.

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Written by Zach Gemignani
Updated over 2 years ago

A scatterplot chart shows how a bunch of items (e.g. people, places, user segments) compare to each other when plotted by two measures. The items are positioned (or scattered) on a two-dimensional plot to reveal patterns such as:

  1. Outliers with unusual combinations of values;

  2. Clusters of items that share similar combinations of values;

  3. Overall relationships between the two measures (e.g. height and weight are correlated).

Open this Juicebox report to learn when you should use a scatterplot chart, how it works (with an interactive example), and mistakes to avoid.

Scatterplot chart

Need help creating a scatterplot in Juicebox? Check out this short video.


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