Scatter
In this tutorial, we will delve into the Scatter Chart, a robust visual tool that illustrates the distribution of features by utilizing two attributes in a scatter chart.
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A scatterplot shows the relationship of two attributes of a dataset. Depending on the pattern of the dots, a correlation can be derived.
Creating a Scatterplot
Select the Scatter icon from the list of graph widgets in the widget menu.
Configuring your chart
- Name your widget in the
name
field on top of the configuration form next to Scatter.
- Choose your
dataset
and thefield
name you wish to display. - Specify the
labels
for the X and Y axes. - Select the most appropriate
unit
from the dropdown menu for the X-axis. Ordinal setting categorizes the attribute's values, while linear allows for more flexibility. - Choose the
Y-axis field
that you want to investigate in combination with the field indicated above. - Set the minimum and maximum values to suit your needs.
- Opt for the
X-axis rotation
angle that best suits your requirements.
Example
The example illustrates the relationship between two attributes.