Consider a multiple regression model with three independent variables. If the y-intercept is negative, then at least two of the partial regression slope coefficients will also be negative.

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The sign of the y-intercept in a multiple regression model does not dictate the signs of the partial regression slope coefficients. Each coefficient, including the y-intercept, depends on the relationship between the respective independent variable and the dependent variable, controlling for the other variables in the model.

Consider a Multiple Regression Model with Three Independent Variables