Matrix Plots
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Assess the relationships between many pairs of variables at once by creating an array of scatterplots. There are two types of matrix plots:

Matrix of plots

This matrix accepts up to 20 variables and creates a plot for every possible combination. A matrix of plots is effective when you have many variables and you would like to see relationships among pairs of variables.

Each Y versus each X

Sometimes called a draftsman plot or casement display, this matrix accepts y- and x-axis variables, then creates a plot for each possible xy combination. This type of matrix is effective when you are only interested in relationships among certain pairings of variables.

The With Smoother options fit a lowess smoother to the data so that you can explore the relationship between two variables.

Dialog box items

Matrix of plots: Choose one of these options to create a plot for every combination of graph variables you enter.

Simple

With Groups

With Smoother

 

Each Y versus each X: Choose one of these options to create a plot for every xy variable combination you enter.

Simple

With Groups

With Smoother

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