Widget items: scatter and bubble plots

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In this article, we will focus on the following scatter and bubble plot widgets:

  1. Scatter plot
  2. Scatter group
  3. Bubble plot
  4. Colored bubble plot




1. Scatter plot

A scatter plot is a type of data visualization that uses dots to represent the values obtained for two different variables. It shows the relationship between these two variables.


For a scatter plot two different variables (categories) are located on the X and Y axis. As such the data point is plotted horizontally and vertically according to its value for each variable.


If the data points are closely grouped or make a clear line or curve - their relationship between two compared variables is strong. Otherwise, if the points are spread out it shows a weaker relationship.


Use cases:

  • Identifying correlations between variables
  • Detecting outliers
  • Analyzing trends


Common data to use in an assessment:

  • Test scores vs. study hours
  • Sales figures vs. marketing spend
  • Employee performance vs. training hours



2. Scatter group

A scatter group plot extends a standard scatter plot by categorizing data points into groups, each group represented by a different color or symbol.



Use cases:

  • Comparing multiple categories simultaneously
  • Visualizing the distribution of multiple groups
  • Highlighting differences between categories


Common data to use in an assessment:

  • Departmental performance comparisons
  • Customer satisfaction scores across different regions
  • Survey responses grouped by age or gender



3. Bubble plot

A bubble plot is a variation of a scatter plot where a third variable is represented by the size of the bubbles, providing three dimensions of data in a two-dimensional space.


Use cases:

  • Visualizing the relationship between three variables
  • Highlighting data points with different magnitudes
  • Identifying patterns and correlations


Common data to use in an assessment:

  • Employee performance (x-axis), job satisfaction (y-axis), and tenure (bubble size)



4. Colored bubble plot

A colored bubble plot further enhances a bubble plot by adding a fourth variable represented by the color of the bubbles, allowing for a more complex data analysis.


Use cases:

  • Multi-variable comparisons
  • Detailed segmentation analysis
  • Visualizing high-dimensional data


Common data to use in an assessment:

  • Survey results where x-axis is satisfaction, y-axis is likelihood to recommend, bubble size is number of responses, and color indicates department








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