When We Estimate an Interaction Model with the Mean-Centered Variables

question 5

Multiple Choice

When we estimate an interaction model with the mean-centered variables (X₁ and X₂) , what will the coefficients on these predictors reflect?

• A) The slope on X₁ for those having the mean score on X₂
• B) The slope on X₂ for those having the mean score on X₁
• C) The slope on X₂ and X₁ for those having the mean score on Y
• D) None of these

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