Which statement is accurateabout multiple linear regression?

• Removing a predictor from a multiple regression model always lowers the effect size of the model.

• The effect of each individual predictor is tested through anFtest.

• Using the method of "Forward"to build a multiple regression model in SPSSshould result in a model with only significant predictors.

• The strength of the Pearson's correlationbetween a predictor and the outcome variable is usually weaker than that of thesemipartialcorrelationbetween the same two variables.