scatterplot — A graph that uses dots to represent values for two different numeric variables, with the position of each dot on the horizontal and vertical axis indicating values for an individual data point
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A graph that uses dots to represent values for two different numeric variables, with the position of each dot on the horizontal and vertical axis indicating values for an individual data point
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskætərplɑːt/
Korean meaning: 두 변수 간의 관계를 점으로 표시한 그래프, 산점도
Korean pronunciation: 스캐-터-플랏 (강세: 스캐)
Example Sentences
- The teacher used a scatterplot to show that students who eat more ice cream actually get lower grades in winter.
- The scatterplot revealed an unexpected pattern in customer purchasing behavior during full moon nights.
- Scientists created a scatterplot to analyze the relationship between coffee consumption and productivity.
scatterplot
NOUN//ˈskætərplɑːt//
A graph that uses dots to represent values for two different numeric variables, with the position of each dot on the horizontal and vertical axis indicating values for an individual data point

Dots showing data relationships

One bright spot reveals the hidden plot!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
scatter(흩뜨리다)와 plot(도표를 그리다)의 합성어로, 데이터 점들이 그래프상에 흩어져 분포되어 있는 모습에서 유래
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher used a scatterplot to show that students who eat more ice cream actually get lower grades in winter.”
“The scatterplot revealed an unexpected pattern in customer purchasing behavior during full moon nights.”
“Scientists created a scatterplot to analyze the relationship between coffee consumption and productivity.”
“The scatterplot clearly demonstrates the correlation between hours of sleep and exam performance.”
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