If the Beta-Weight of the First Independent (X 1) Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

If the beta-weight of the first independent (X 1) is .45 and the beta-weight of the second independent (X 2) is -.50, then________.

• A) X 1 has a stronger direct effect than X 2.
• B) X 2 has a stronger direct effect than X 1.
• C) Y 2 must equal zero.
• D) the multiple correlation coefficient must be negative.

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