extreme values

From: "thierry" <colorado@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 03:18:43 -0400

hi,
I'm working with a regression equation like : Y = - 2000 + 544*var1 +
1166*var2 - 487*var3.
as you see, I have an intercept (-2000) negative, and it is due to extreme
values on my data.
what should I do ? ideally, I want to have a positive intercept. !!!!!!!!!
Thank you.

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