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A scatter plot in Tableau visually represents the relationship between two numeric fields. Each point on the chart corresponds to a combination of values from these fields, allowing you to analyze correlations, trends, and outliers effectively.

Here are the key features of scatter plots:

Why Scatter Plots?

Scatter plots are particularly useful for:

  • Analyzing the correlation between two measures (e.g., Sales vs. Profit);
  • Identifying outliers and trends within your data;
  • Gaining deeper insights by incorporating additional fields for color and size coding.
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A scatter plot in Tableau visually represents the relationship between two numeric fields. Each point on the chart corresponds to a combination of values from these fields, allowing you to analyze correlations, trends, and outliers effectively.

Here are the key features of scatter plots:

Why Scatter Plots?

Scatter plots are particularly useful for:

  • Analyzing the correlation between two measures (e.g., Sales vs. Profit);
  • Identifying outliers and trends within your data;
  • Gaining deeper insights by incorporating additional fields for color and size coding.
question mark

What do the X and Y axes in a scatter plot represent?

Select the correct answer

Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

SectionΒ 3. ChapterΒ 3
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