Scatter Chart

Also known as Scatter Plot, Scatter Graph

1. What is a Scatter chart?

A scatter chart represents two different numeric variables in the form of dots. Each dot indicates an individual data point that shows the relationship between two variables.

When to use a Scatter chart?

A scatter chart is recommended when :

• Useful when you want to show the direction of the correlation.

• Ideal in the case when two variables that depend on each other

• More than 10 data points on the horizontal axis

2. How to build a Scatter chart with example

The scatter chart visually represents the relationship between cost and profit, plotting individual data points to provide an intuitive understanding of how these two variables are related and allowing for the identification of trends, clusters, or outliers within the dataset.

1. Click Click here to add your first chart

2. In the menu, select Scatter to create a scatter chart

3. Scatter Chart Config

1. Select the database you use to create suggested in the list

2. Choose the table containing the data you use to create, then it will show you the list of fields included in the table

3. Drag/drop or select the X-Axis value

4. Drag/drop or select the Y-Axis value

5. Drag/drop or select the Legend properties (optional)

6. Drag/drop or select the Sorting field to sort out the data in the chart (optional)

7. Drag/drop or select the Filters field to emphasize a specific data (optional)

8. You can see the visualization of your chart on the left side and select Settings to change the element’s settings

• TITLE & SUBTITLE

You can change the title of the chart, choose the font, color and size of the name. You can also add the subtitle and change its format.

• GENERAL

The maximum data points represent the maximum number of dots can be displayed in the chart.

• LEGEND

You can change the legend position (top, bottom, middle), input the name, choose the font, color and size of the name.

• X AXIS

When you turn on the X Axis, you can input the Prefix, Postfix and change their format. X Axix title can also be added and change format too.

• Y AXIS

When you turn on the X Axis, you can input the Prefix, Postfix and change their format. X Axix title can also be added and change format too. If you turn on Gridlines, you can change the size and the display of the Gridlines (solid, dash, dot,...).

• DATA COLOR

Data color can be set auto or you can choose your favorite colors.

• BACKGROUND

You can change the background color of the chart.

• TOOLTIP

When you hover over a dot of the chart, a text box appears to display information about the data of that dot. You can change the text color, font, and background.

• OTHER

Change the display unit, precision, and other functions

9. After building the chart visualization, click Add to create your chart.

10. Your chart will show up along with actions like sharing, editing, etc.

We hope that the above instructions will be useful to you. Let's have a look at our other articles to learn more about using other charts in data visualization with Rocket.BI.