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Scattergraphs use dots on a grid to represent relationships or patterns across a data set. A relationship can be positive, where one variable increases as the other does, or it can be negative, where one variable increases as the other decreases.

A scattergraph slide can be used to connect efforts inside your business, such as budgeting to estimate and plan for future expenses. It's also useful for discussing revenue, sales, costs, and other topics common in business presentations.

Use a scattergraph slide template to:

Show the connection between events or campaigns
Predict trends based on current data
Explain progress or changes over time

Pro Tips for a Scattergraph Presentation Slide

Consider these tips when adding a scattergraph slide to your presentation.

Choose your variables carefully

If you're using a numerical variable like dollars, choose increments that will display your data well. Increments in tens of thousands may be too large, while increments of fifty may be too small for patterns to emerge.

Don't misrepresent your data

Your data may have a positive correlation (relationship), a negative correlation, or no correlation at all. If there's no relationship, don't misrepresent your data to say that there is one.

Start at zero

Start your x-axis and y-axis at 0. If you set either axis at a different number, it may skew the way your scattergraph looks.

Add a line of best fit

If your data does have a correlation, add a line of best fit, also called a trend line, to your scattergraph slide. It makes the relationship more visible to your audience.

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