Grouping dots by a Z variable

      Grouping dots by a Z variable


        Article summary

        You've probably seen that a categorical Z variable can be used to color your data on a graph.

        But it can also be used to split your data up into further groups on the x-axis, both:

        • Visually, so they appear separated on the graph
        • Analytically, so each group gets its own descriptive stats / regression calculation / etc

        This is done by clicking the Group By Z checkbox, which appears when it is relevant to use.

        Dot plot grouping by Z

        Here is an example of a dot plot which has had a categorical Z variable added, which is coloring the data points. As there is a categorical Z variable available, the Group By Z checkbox is visible:


        Checking the Group By Z box will result in the groups being split into four sub-groups:



        Each sub-group will be considered separate for purposes of calculations, so adding Descriptive Stats will show four indicators of the mean and standard deviation:



        And if you show the Values Table for the descriptive stats, this will also now have four lines showing all the key statistics for each group separately.



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