Bivariate data

Definition

Data in which each observation contains a pair of values for two variables.

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Specification S6 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Data in which each observation has two related values, such as two test scores for the same pupil.
Revise: Scatter Graphs

Specification S6 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

A scatter graph displays bivariate data: every observation supplies two related values. For example, each student might provide a pair consisting of hours studied and test score. One variable is placed on the horizontal axis and the other on the vertical axis, so each pair becomes one point.
Revise: Scatter Graphs and Correlation

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Specification 12.03c · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)

Data involving two variables recorded as a pair for each individual, object or occasion.
Data made from pairs of measurements are called bivariate data: “bi” signals that two variables are involved.
Revise: Scatter Graphs