How to Make a Scatter Plot on a Graphing Calculator
A plethora of models of graphic calculators exist on the market. While all graphing calculator models have a set of individual instructions, they all follow a common procedure for creating a scatter plot. The specific steps may vary slightly; but you can intuitively apply the steps to any make or model. A scatter plot will place a series of dots on a chart to represent the set of variables you deal with.
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Instructions
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Make a Scatter Plot
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Turn on your graphing calculator. You will find yourself in the home screen.
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Press the "Stat" button and hit "Enter." If points already exist, hit "Clear." Enter your x-variable data into the first column. Enter your y-variable data into the second column.
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Press "2nd." Hit "Y." The option should read "Stat plot." Hit "Enter." You will now see a scatter plot of your set of data.
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