In a multiple regression model with interaction terms, you have two independent variables, X1 and X2, and an interaction term X1*X2. If the coefficient for the interaction term is -0.4, how would you interpret this coefficient?
c) The joint effect of X1 and X2 on the dependent variable is negative.
This means that the interaction between X1 and X2 has a negative impact on the dependent variable. The effect of the combination of X1 and X2 together is negative, suggesting that the relationship between X1 and the dependent variable depends on the level of X2, and vice versa.
c) The joint effect of X1 and X2 on the dependent variable is negative.
This means that the interaction between X1 and X2 has a negative impact on the dependent variable. The effect of the combination of X1 and X2 together is negative, suggesting that the relationship between X1 and the dependent variable depends on the level of X2, and vice versa.