I would like to know how to interpret the result when the interaction term is significant while both of the main effects are not.

For instance, I would like to understand the direct effect of A and moderating effect of B on dependent variable D. The results show that the direct effect of A and B are insignificant. However, the interaction term of A and B is significant.

1. In this case, should I interpret that there are no direct effect of either A or B, yet the B moderates the direct effect of A?

2. Is it okay to plot an interaction chart while there are no direct effects available?

Thank you very much!

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