Scatterplot
Each point locates an observation on two numeric axes.
Six neighborhood cafés
Horizontal: seats. Circle area in the bubble view: orders per day.
Illustrative dataView data6 records
| Item | Seats | Wait (minutes) | Orders / day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm | 12 | 9 | 80 |
| Oak | 24 | 14 | 160 |
| Pine | 32 | 11 | 120 |
| Fern | 42 | 22 | 300 |
| Moss | 58 | 24 | 240 |
| Reed | 68 | 18 | 180 |
When it fits
Look for association, clusters, and unusual observations.
What you need
Two numeric measurements for each observation.
Watch for
An association alone does not show that one variable causes the other.
In practice
Sources and accessibility
The authored example uses illustrative data. Published references retain their original information and presentation.
- Claus O. Wilke · Visualizing associations
- Vega-Lite contributors · Horsepower and fuel economy
- W3C WAI · Accessible descriptions for complex images
Use Tab to reach controls and the data view. Native selects support arrow keys. All values are available in the data view; color and hover are never the only way to read the example.