1.Visualizing Divergence and Sentiment
Scatter plot analysis · 2026
When analyzing a dei survey, HR teams can learn from a content analyst who investigated the divergence between passive reach and active virality. Using a dual-axis line graph, the analyst tracked metrics from January 2016 through early 2022, noting a massive spike with views peaking near 15.5M and forwards hitting approximately 66k. A logarithmic scatter plot mapped individual data points—views up to 1M and forwards up to 10k—color-coded by positive, neutral, and negative sentiment. This method proved that high views do not guarantee high forwards, a technique highly useful for correlating survey sentiment with actual participation.
What it shows:
How to map sentiment against engagement metrics to identify outliers.




