What is a scatter plot?

A scatter plot is a type of data visualization that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data. Each point on the graph represents an observation, making it easy to identify relationships, trends, or clusters within the data. Imagine plotting your friends’ heights against their running speeds; you might discover a pattern that adds a sprinkle of excitement to your stats! When creating a scatter plot, remember that you'll want to choose your axes wisely. Always label them clearly, and keep an eye out for outliers—those pesky data points that can skew your observations. A common mistake is to assume a relationship exists just because points are close together; correlation doesn’t imply causation, so dig deeper to see what's really behind the data!