Home Guides Creating and Using Overheads Scatterplots

Introduction

When to Use Overheads

Emphasize Key Points

Showing Trends, Patterns, Relationships

Show Precise Data Clearly

Providing Special Emphasis

Educate Your Audience

Considering the Basic Design

Creating a Storyboard

Formatting your Overheads

Effective Use of Color

Choosing Types of Visuals

Charts

Tables

Figures, Drawings, Pictures, and Models

Using Overheads

Overhead Integration Checklist

Rehearsal Checklist

Presentation Tips

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Scatterplots

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Scatterplots show correlations between raw data, but they are relatively difficult to see and understand. Use scatterplots only with specialized audiences. Otherwise, you may confuse your audience.

Typically, a point on a scatterplot represents thousands of cases. A scatterplot is useful to show how citizens vote during an election.