scatterplot

[/ˈskætərplɒt/]
nounpl: scatterplots
gráfico de dispersão
1. A type of graph that displays values for two variables for a set of data, with points plotted on a horizontal and vertical axis to show the relationship between the variables
The scatterplot shows the correlation between study hours and test scores.
O gráfico de dispersão mostra a correlação entre horas de estudo e notas de teste.
2. A visual representation used in statistics to identify patterns, trends, or clusters in bivariate data
The researcher created a scatterplot to analyze the relationship between temperature and ice cream sales.
A pesquisadora criou um gráfico de dispersão para analisar a relação entre temperatura e vendas de sorvete.
Scatterplot is a fundamental statistical visualization tool widely used in academic, business, and scientific contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. The term 'gráfico de dispersão' is standard in Brazilian Portuguese academic and professional settings, particularly in statistics, data analysis, and business intelligence fields. It reflects the global standardization of data visualization terminology in technical and scientific communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scatter diagramscatter graphXY plotXY scatter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gráfico de dispersão
most common and standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
diagrama de dispersão
alternative technical term, equally valid in statistical contexts
Portugal
gráfico de dispersão
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard terminology
Portugal
diagrama XY
less formal alternative used occasionally in Portugal

Related Words

correlationregression linedata visualizationbivariate analysisstatistical charttrend analysis
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