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The 10 pages that link to Scatter plot, each with the reason it gives.
Data visualizationBroader topic: It exposes associations, clusters, and outliers between measurements.
Exploratory data analysisBroader topic: Scatter plots reveal association, clusters, curvature, and unusual pairs.
Statistical graphicsBroader topic: It reveals association, clusters, and unusual observations between two measurements.
Data and Information VisualizationBroader topic: Position encodes paired values, making association, clusters, and outliers visible.
Eyeball theoremBroader topic: It is a common display for judging whether two variables appear associated.