pIn a
scatterplot one axis is used to represent
each of the variables, and the data are plotted as points on the graph.
Quantitative data -
have two pieces of data per individual and wonder if there is an association
between them.Very important in
biology, as we not only want to describe individuals but also understand
various things about them. Here for example we plot BAC vs number of beers.
Can clearly see that there is a pattern to the data. When you drink more
beers you generally have a higher BAC. Dots are arranged in pretty straight
line - a linear relationship. And since when one goes up, the other does too,
it is a positive linear relationship.Also see that