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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The beta-weight indicates the strength and direction of the relationship between an independent variable and the dependent variable. A beta-weight of -.50 for X2 indicates a stronger effect than a beta-weight of .45 for X1, despite the negative sign.

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