The y-intercept will usually be negative in a multiple regression model when the regression slope coefficients are positive.

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The y-intercept can be positive or negative regardless of the signs of the regression slope coefficients. The y-intercept represents the predicted value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero, and its sign depends on the data and the model.

The Y-Intercept Will Usually Be Negative in a Multiple Regression