Scatter Plot Calculator
Enter your X and Y data, separated by commas or spaces. Each pair should be on a new line.
How to Use the Scatter Plot Calculator？
1. Data Input
Begin by entering your data into the provided text area. Each line should contain a pair of X and Y values, separated by a comma or space. For example:
1,2
3,4
5,6
You can enter as many data points as needed, with each pair on a new line.
2. Generate the Plot
After entering your data, click the "Generate Scatter Plot" button. This action will create the scatter plot and calculate the relevant statistics.
3. Interpreting the Scatter Plot
The scatter plot will appear in the designated area. Each point on the plot represents a pair of X and Y values from your dataset. Observe the overall pattern of the points to get a visual sense of the relationship between the variables.
4. Analyzing the Results
Below the plot, you'll find a results section that provides the following information:
- Number of data points: This tells you how many pairs of values were plotted.
- Correlation coefficient: This value ranges from -1 to 1 and indicates the strength and direction of the linear relationship between the variables. A value close to 1 indicates a strong positive correlation, close to -1 indicates a strong negative correlation, and close to 0 indicates little to no linear correlation.
- Linear regression equation: This equation (y = mx + b) represents the line of best fit for your data. It can be used to predict Y values for given X values.
- Interpretation: A brief explanation of what the correlation coefficient means in terms of the relationship between your variables.
By using this scatter plot calculator, you can quickly visualize your data, understand relationships between variables, and make data-driven decisions.