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Plot a Scattergram

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You want to make a simple graph that shows if there is a pattern to the two sets of scores.

First, you arrange your data in columns - Like This:

  1. You pick one column for X (for the X axis).
    X is usually the score used to predict SAT.

  2. You pick one column for Y.
    Y is usually the score you want to predict GPA.

  3. Draw a graph (really - we use computers now!).
    Draw an X and Y set of axes.

  4. Plot the points.
    Each SAT and GPA pair makes an (X/Y) pair

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