Summary of the Main Differences among Multi-Cell Graphs

The following table summarizes how the various multi-cell graphs differ from each other. For more details about a particular type of graph, see the chapter for that graph.
Heterogeneous Panel
Classification Panel
Scatter Plot Matrix
Cells are added to the graph as needed. Cells are added as full rows and columns.
The number of cells is determined by the unique values of one or more classification variables.
The number of cells is determined by the matrix variables.
Each cell can be based on a different data set.
Each cell shows data from the same data set, but for a different crossing of one or more classification variables.
The cells use data from the same data set, but with different combinations of variables.
Each cell can contain different plots.
All cells contain the same plot types.
The non-diagonal cells contain only scatter and ellipse plots. No other type is allowed.
Plot properties can be modified separately for each cell.
Plot property changes made to any cell are applied to all the cells of the graph.
Plot property changes made to any non-diagonal cell are applied to all non-diagonal cells of the graph.
Titles, footnotes, cell headers, and discrete and global legends can be added to the graph.
Titles, footnotes, and global legends can be added to the graph.
Titles and footnotes can be added to the graph.