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 X2
B) X2 has a stronger direct effect than X1
C) Y2 must equal zero
D) the

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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 is stronger in magnitude than .45 for X1, indicating X2 has a stronger direct effect, albeit in the negative direction.

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