Should You Use Scatter Graph?

A scatter chart works best when comparing large numbers of data points without regard to time. This is a very powerful type of chart and good when your are trying to show the relationship between two variables (x and y axis), for example a person's weight and height.

Are scatter plots useful?

Scatter plots' primary uses are to observe and show relationships between two numeric variables. ... Relationships between variables can be described in many ways: positive or negative, strong or weak, linear or nonlinear. A scatter plot can also be useful for identifying other patterns in data.

Should I use a line or scatter graph?

As a general rule, use a line chart when your data includes non-numeric (category) data – if your data contains only numeric values, it is usually better to use a scatter chart.