A scatter diagram can show whether a pair of variables has a strong or weak relationship, and also whether it is linear or curved.

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A scatter diagram plots pairs of numerical data, with one variable on each axis, to look for a relationship between them. The pattern of the points can indicate both the strength (tightness of the points) and the nature (linear or curved) of the relationship.

A Scatter Diagram Can Show Whether a Pair of Variables