WPS Scatter Chart on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

When using WPS Scatter Chart, the most common questions fall into 3 areas: suitable scenarios, data format, and chart interpretation; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What scenarios is a scatter chart suitable for?

  1. Use a scatter chart when you need to analyze the relationship between two variables.
  2. Common examples include ad spend versus sales, height versus weight, and experiment variables versus results.
  3. If you want to observe point distribution, clustering, and dispersion, a scatter chart is often a clear choice.

What data format does a scatter chart need?

  1. Prepare two columns of numeric data for the X-axis and Y-axis.
  2. Try not to mix non-numeric content into the main data columns.
  3. With more data points, it becomes easier to observe overall distribution and correlation trends.

Why is a scatter chart not suitable for time-series display?

  1. A scatter chart is mainly used to show the relationship between two numeric variables.
  2. If you need to show changes continuously over time, a line chart is usually more suitable.
  3. When the focus is on time progression rather than paired numeric values, another chart type may fit better.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Scatter ChartA chart that shows the relationship between two sets of numeric values on coordinate axes.
X-axisThe horizontal value axis, usually used for the first set of numeric data.
Y-axisThe vertical value axis, usually used for the second set of numeric data.
CorrelationThe relationship between two variables, which can be observed through the distribution trend of data points.