In a First-Order Model with Two Predictors $x _ { 1 }$

question 74

Multiple Choice

In a first-order model with two predictors, $x _ { 1 }$ and $x _ { 2 }$ , which of the following best describes when an interaction term may be used?

• A) When the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables is linear.
• B) When the effect of \(x _ { 1 }\) on the dependent variable is influenced by \(x _ { 2 }\) .
• C) When the effect of \(x _ { 2 }\) on the dependent variable is influenced by \(x _ { 1 }\) .
• D) When the effect of \(x _ { 1 }\) on the dependent variable is influenced by \(x _ { 2 }\) or when the effect of \(x _ { 2 }\) on the dependent variable is influenced by \(x _ { 1 }\) .

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