Example

Scatter Plot


A researcher wishes to determine whether the number of hours a person jogs per week is related to the person’s age

Age (\(x\)) 34 22 48 56 62
Hours (\(y\)) 5.5 7 3.5 3 1

Step 1: Draw and label the \(x\) and \(y\) axes

Scatter Plot Example Step 1


Step 2: Plot the points for pairs of data 

Scatter Plot Example Step 2


To see this done watch the following video: