lab_scatter/planning_scatter.md

Planning the scatter plot

• Draw a scatter plot.
  • Draw the axes.
    • Draw the x-axis.
      • Draw the line.
      • label the axis choose a scale for the values
    • Draw the y-axis.
      • Draw the line.
      • label the axis
      • choose a scale for the values
  • Plot the points.
    • erad the data (x, y) pairs.
    • for each pair:
      • find where it belongs on the x and y scales
      • draw a small dot at that position
    • add finishing touches
      • add axis names
      • check that all points and labels are visible and clear