The following are true of a scatterplot:

• It is a way to graphically organize a set of bivariate data.


• It plots data as ordered pairs on a coordinate grid.


• It can show the relationship between two sets of data.


• It can show any correlation between the two variables.

Have each student in your class measure his/her height and hand-span and record both measurements. Then, create your own scatterplot with this data at this link. Sample data is included, as well.

Hours Spent Studying Each Week is a histogram.