scatter plot (2D)
[ˈskætər plɑːt (tuː ˈdiː)]
nounpl: scatter plots (2D)
gráfico de dispersão (2D)
1. A type of mathematical diagram using Cartesian coordinates to display values for two variables, with data points plotted as dots on a two-dimensional plane
The scatter plot shows the relationship between temperature and ice cream sales.
O gráfico de dispersão mostra a relação entre temperatura e vendas de sorvete.
2. A visualization tool used in statistics and data analysis to identify correlations, patterns, or clusters between two quantitative variables
We created a scatter plot to analyze the correlation between study hours and exam scores.
Criamos um gráfico de dispersão para analisar a correlação entre horas de estudo e notas de exame.
In Brazil, scatter plots are widely used in academic settings, particularly in mathematics, statistics, and data science courses. The term 'gráfico de dispersão' is standardized across educational institutions and appears in most Portuguese-language statistics textbooks. In the USA, scatter plots are fundamental to STEM education and business analytics. The visual representation is considered a universal language in data science, transcending cultural boundaries.
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