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Noun: scatter diagram
  1. A type of graph used in statistics and data visualization that shows the relationship between two variables, with individual data points plotted as dots on a coordinate system; used to identify patterns, correlations, or outliers in datasets
    "The scatter diagram revealed a positive correlation between study time and test scores";
    - scatter plot

Derived forms: scatter diagrams

Encyclopedia: Scatter diagram