Date:         Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:56:05 -0800
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From:         deepstar@GMAIL.COM
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Subject:      Interpreting an intercept
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Hi all

I have been interpreting intercepts in the past without problems, but
now i'm facing a multiple regression analysis with columns like:

                     b
Woman:       -6.6
Caucasian:    8.5
Experienced: 11.4

Intercept/constant B = 5.5

The numbers show the impact the three top variables have on a dependent
variable (salary). How am I supposed to interpret the intercept here?