Scatter Graphs

The best description of a scatter graph does the following:

“tells the story” of the graph from left to right giving specific values and dates for the first data point, the last data point, any relevant high points and low points

explains the overall trend seen on the graph

includes at least one relevant calculation (absolute change, percent change, ratio, etc) to better describe the data, the trends, or changes in the data

ends with some meaningful conclusion or “take away”

uses terminology correctly



1. Write a thorough description of this scatter graph using the guidelines above. [3 pts]