You collected data on resting (Pulse 1) and post-workout (Pulse 2) pulse rates from a group of college-age students and want to examine the relationship between these readings and height and weight. Only the pulse rates of those who completed the workout are included (Ran = 1). Because you are only interested in the relationship between the pulse readings and the other group of descriptors, an each y versus each X matrix plot is most appropriate. Create a simple each y versus each x matrix plot.
1 Open the worksheet PULSE.MTW.
2 Choose Graph > Matrix Plot.
3 Choose Each Y versus each X - Simple, then click OK.
4 In Y variables, enter Pulse1 Pulse2.
5 In X variables, enter Height Weight.
6 Click Data Options, then click the Subset tab.
7 Under Include or Exclude, choose Specify which rows to include.
8 Under Specify Which Rows To Include, choose Rows that match. Click Condition.
9 Under Condition, enter Ran = 1. Click OK in each dialog box.
Graph window output
It looks like there may be a relationship between weight and the post-workout pulse rate. You might try adding smoother lines or using categorical grouping variables to refine your example.
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