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Scatterplots are useful for visualizing the relationship between two variables. This guide explains how to create and interpret scatterplots in SPSS.
1. Basic Scatterplot
Open Chart Builder: Click on the Graphs tab, then select Chart Builder.
Choose Scatter/Dot: In the window that appears, select Scatter/Dot from the list.
Drag Simple Scatter: Drag the first option, Simple Scatter, into the editing window.
Assign Variables: Drag your variables to the x-axis and y-axis. For example, drag hours to the x-axis and score to the y-axis.
Generate Plot: Click OK to generate the scatterplot.
2. Scatterplot with Regression Line
Open Chart Builder: Click on the Graphs tab, then select Chart Builder.
Choose Simple Scatter with Fit Line: Select this option from the list.
Assign Variables: Drag your predictor variable to the x-axis and response variable to the y-axis. For example, drag Ad_Spend to the x-axis and Sales to the y-axis.
Add Regression Line: Check the box next to Total under Linear Fit Lines.
Set Y-Axis Minimum Value: Click on Y-Axis1, then set the minimum value to 0.
Generate Plot: Click OK to generate the scatterplot with a regression line.
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