ACAD 274 · 13b

Two project visualizations

Working draft with sample penguin data. Replace it with your actual project topic and dataset before using this for 13b.

The two views compare a group average with the individual records behind it. The example file uses flipper length and body mass. It includes the same 18 selected records as 03a.

Download the example data format

Use nonnegative numeric measurements. Keep the x and y units consistent across all records. The chosen file stays in your browser.

Using the included sample.

Questions to answer with your project data

Which group has the highest average? Do the individual points overlap across groups? Are there unusual records that affect the averages?

The averages summarize groups, while the scatter plot preserves differences between records. An association in the plot does not establish a cause.