Scatter diagrams are used to investigate a relationship between two variables. A line of best fit is often used to show any relationship. This is then used to help make estimations on future results.
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Scattergraphs are used to investigate a relationship between two variables.
The heights and weights of twenty children in a class are recorded. The results are shown on the scattergraph below.
Each point on the graph corresponds to one child using the coordinates (Height, Weight). This scattergraph shows a positive correlation.
The scattergraph below shows an example of data which has a negative correlation.