EBK OM
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ISBN: 9781305888210
Author: Collier
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 2, Problem 9PA
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Graphical representation of variables and its interpretation
Concept Introduction: Scatter plot is a graphical representation of numerals or variables which align together forming a pattern or relationship with each other. It shows alignment of one variable with another.
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