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I have a path model with a small but significant path coefficient (-0.180). But when it comes to effect sizes (f2 = 0.034) it is coming up as insignificant.

Does this make sense? I am concerned I may have done something wrong?

Could someone please explain this to me?

Sorry. I can see what you are getting at now :(

Thank you so much for clearing that up Dr Becker!

Last one Dr Becker - I promise

I understand what you mean by your explanation of Total Effects (Direct + Indirect). But why do these values NOT match the Path Coefficients? Or are they not supposed to?

Thank you so much,
Sam

Thank you for your input Dr Becker. As an example from the PLS Primer book model on pg 187: The Path Coefficient for Competence -> Customer Loyalty (a direct path) is 0.06 The Total Effect for the same relationship is 0.079 The Path Coefficient for Likeability -> Customer Loyalty (a direct path) is ...

Thank you for your reply Dr Becker.

But how does that explain the discrepancies between the Path Coefficient and the Total Effect of constructs directly linked in my model and the example in the PLS book?

Thank you for your help explaining this.

Sam

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