Sketch a scatter plot of the data shown in the table. The...

Sketch a scatter plot of the data shown in the table. The table shows the number $y$ of Wal-Mart stores for each year $x$ from 2000 through 2007. $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text { Year, } \boldsymbol{x} & \text { Number of stores, } \boldsymbol{y} \\ \hline 2000 & 4189 \\ 2001 & 4414 \\ 2002 & 4688 \\ 2003 & 4906 \\ 2004 & 5289 \\ 2005 & 6141 \\ 2006 & 6779 \\ 2007 & 7262 \\ \hline \end{array} $$

Sketch a scatter plot of the data shown in the table.
The table shows the number $y$ of Wal-Mart stores for each year $x$ from 2000 through
2007. $$
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline \text { Year, } \boldsymbol{x} & \text { Number of stores, } \boldsymbol{y} \\
\hline 2000 & 4189 \\
2001 & 4414 \\
2002 & 4688 \\
2003 & 4906 \\
2004 & 5289 \\
2005 & 6141 \\
2006 & 6779 \\
2007 & 7262 \\
\hline
\end{array}
$$

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Key Concepts

Data Visualization

Data visualization involves converting data into a visual context, such as a graph or chart, to help understand patterns, trends, and relationships within the data. Scatter plots are a common method used to visually display and analyze the relationship between two quantitative variables.

Cartesian Coordinate System

The Cartesian coordinate system is used to plot data points on a two-dimensional plane with perpendicular axes (x-axis and y-axis). This system allows for accurate representation of data by giving each point a precise location based on its coordinates.

Independent and Dependent Variables

In many graphical representations, including scatter plots, the variable that is independent (often time or some input) is placed on the horizontal axis, while the variable that depends on it is placed on the vertical axis. This helps in understanding how changes in one variable affect the other.

Scatter Plot

A scatter plot is a type of data visualization where individual data points are plotted on a two-dimensional graph. Each point represents an observation, and the pattern of the points can reveal correlations, clusters, outliers, or trends between variables.

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