Visualization is useless if you donβt know what to look for.
π Key Patterns:
π Trend
- Upward or downward movement over time
π΅ Clusters
- Groups of similar data points
π΄ Outliers
- Values far away from others
π§ Example:
In a scatter plot:
- Tight grouping β strong pattern
- Random spread β weak pattern
β Check Your Understanding:
- What is the difference between a trend and a cluster?
- Can an outlier sometimes be useful? Give an example
- What does a flat trend indicate?
π§ͺ Practice Dataset:
| Day | Temperature |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 45 |
π Tasks:
- Identify the outlier
- Decide whether to remove it
- Explain your reasoning