If the Beta-Weight of the First Independent (X₁)is

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the beta-weight of the first independent (X₁) is .45 and the beta-weight of the second independent (X₂) is -.50,then

• A)X₁ has a stronger direct effect than X_2.
• B)X₂ has a stronger direct effect than X_1.
• C)Y₂ must equal zero.
• D)the multiple correlation coefficient must be negative.

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