Scatter Plot

The first time that you try to graph a scatter plot, you will need to setup the Stat Plot Menu. In order to make your life easier, always use the same list for the data points. Usually the x-values are put in L₁ and the y-values are put in L₂.

Setting up the Stat Plot Menu:

Press
Choose 1:Plot1
Make the screen look like the following.
- Move the cursor keys to the option that you would like and press .
- To change the x-list move the cursor to that line and then press and then one of the numbers from 1 to 6. Above these keys are the list names: L₁,... L₆

Note: Once the this menu is setup, then the plot can be turned on/off from the Y= screen. Press

to get to this screen.

Notice in this picture, Plot1 is highlighted and thus is on. To turn it off(or on), move the cursor on top of Plot1 and press

Note: Always turn off the plots when you are graphing other functions. Not doing this can give you one of these errors: Invalid Dim or Dim Mismatch.

Once the stat plot menu is set up now you are ready to create the scatter plot.

Graphing the Scatter Plot

Enter the data into the list.
Now use the zoom fit command to graph the scatter plot or set the window by hand and then press