Scatter diagrams are used to explore patterns between two sets of data. The table shows the results of eight students' maths and science marks in an assessment. Construct a scatter graph that ...

Despite the chant that correlation is not causation, some researchers believe the design of scatter plots nudges us to the wrong conclusions. Can a change in their design lessen that risk? Analyzing ...

An example of a scatter graph. This graph shows the relationship between a recorded temperature and the number of drinks sold. To produce a scatter diagram, data is required. The data often comes in ...

If you understand the definition of a mathematical function, a good way to judge it is that any line drawn parallel to the y-axis intersects with the values in the function’s curve only once. The same ...

So, you want to know how to create a scatter plot in Excel. Chances are, you probably already know what the term means, but given Microsoft Excel’s arsenal of options packed into each tab, getting ...

The oft-repeated mantra that correlation does not imply causation is not always effective. The media, the general public, and even scientists themselves, are often guilty of seeing cause-and-effect ...