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Scatter Plots

A Scatter Plot pairs numerical data, with one variable on each axis, to look for a relationship between them. If the variables correlate, the points fall along a line or curve; the better the correlation, the tighter the points hug the line.

For example, the Scatter Plot below shows the relationship between order amount and unit price, illustrating that, save for a few outliers, most orders are less than 500 units regardless of price.

A Scatter Plot comparing order amount and unit price with a regression line
A Scatter Plot comparing Order Amount and Unit Price.

Settings​

To configure a Scatter Plot, open the Report containing the chart, click the ... icon in the top-right corner of the Visual, and select Configure. The left panel has three tabs: Settings, Color, and Legend. To name the chart, enter a name at the top of the window next to Title.

The Settings tab for a Scatter Plot with X-Axis, Y-Axis, and regression line options
Scatter Plot Settings tab.
  • X-Axis: select a Field to use for the x-axis of the chart.
  • Y-Axis: select a Field to use for the y-axis of the chart.
  • Number of items to show: the maximum number of individual data points shown.
  • Point Label: choose which column value to display when hovering over a point.
  • Show regression line: generates a regression line using the data in the chart.

Color​

Configure the point and line colors for the Scatter Plot.

The Color tab for a Scatter Plot with point color and line color pickers
Color tab.
  • Point color: changes the color of the points in the Visual.
  • Line color: changes the color of the regression line, if one has been added.

Legend​

Adjust how the legend displays on the graph.

The Legend tab with show, float, and alignment options
Legend panel.
  • Show Legend: toggles whether to show a legend.
  • Float legend over chart: places the legend on top of the chart.
  • Vertical Align: top, middle, or bottom.
  • Horizontal Align: left, center, or right.
  • Maximum Height: the maximum height of the legend in pixels.
Also available through the REST API
Everything on this page is built on Informer's public REST API, the same one the product uses, so your scripts and integrations can do it too. Developer reference: Reports.