“The Effects of PctTake and Pct30 on Math SAT Scores: A Moderation Analysis” Title: The Effects of PctTake and Pct30 on Math SAT Scores: A Moderation Analysis SPSS Output: Multiple Regression Model

Reproduce the multiple regression model where Math SAT is regressed on PctTake but now include an interaction term.  To reproduce the result in the textbook, you need to recode Pct30: “1” represents the subgroup with PctTake ≤ 30% and “0” represents the subgroup with PctTake > 30%.  Next, create a new variable called Interaction by multiplying PctTake x Pct30.  Enter these three variables into your multiple regression model as independent variables. 
Attach your SPSS output and interpret/explain the interaction term, but only if the p-value for the interaction term is statistically significant. Incidentally, in Psychology quantitative research literature the interaction term is known as a moderation effect.  

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