Question

question # 3

multiple choice

which of the following is an accurate description of a scatterplot?

data visualization used for demonstrating the history of a series of events

used for purposes more complex than spreadsheet software visualizations can handle

similar to bar graphs but compare the frequency of continuous data

gives the coordinates of individual data points with respect to two different value scales

Explanation:

Define scatterplot characteristics

Using the Data Visualization knowledge point
A scatterplot displays individual data points plotted on a two-dimensional coordinate system to show relationships between two numerical variables.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 describes a timeline or line graph.
• Option 2 is incorrect because spreadsheets easily create scatterplots.
• Option 3 describes a histogram.
• Option 4 correctly states that a scatterplot gives the coordinates of individual data points with respect to two different value scales (the x and y axes).

Answer:

• data visualization used for demonstrating the history of a series of events
• used for purposes more complex than spreadsheet software visualizations can handle
• similar to bar graphs but compare the frequency of continuous data
• gives the coordinates of individual data points with respect to two different value scales (Correct answer)