In a path model, the beta on an arrow going from number of children to relaxation time is a statistically significant -.30. However, the total effect of number of children on relaxation time is zero. There is also an arrow going from number of children to hours worked, and then an arrow going from hours worked to relaxation time. Which of the following could be the betas for these effects (both statistically significant)?
A) -.50 and +.60
B) +.50 and -.60
C) -.50 and -.60
D) -.10 and -.20

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To cancel out the direct effect of -.30, the product of the indirect effects must be +.30, and -.50 x -.60 = +.30

In a Path Model, the Beta on an Arrow Going