Multi-group analysis using SmartPLS 2

Questions about the implementation and application of the PLS-SEM method, that are not related to the usage of the SmartPLS software.
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jklstw
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Multi-group analysis using SmartPLS 2

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Hi, everybody

I want to perform multi-group analysis with 4 groups by using SmartPLS 2.
However, I could not find the step by step guidelines to obtain the results.
Could someone help me ? Thank you so much !

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J.K.Liang
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cringle
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Re: Multi-group analysis using SmartPLS 2

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You find some explanations in the book on PLS-SEM
Hair, J.F., Hult, G.T.M., Ringle, C.M., Sarstedt, M., 2014. A Primer on Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA.

and here
Sarstedt, M., Henseler, J., Ringle, C.M., 2011. Multi-Group Analysis in Partial Least Squares (PLS) Path Modeling: Alternative Methods and Empirical Results, in: Sarstedt, M., Schwaiger, M., Taylor, C.R. (Eds.), Advances in International Marketing, Volume 22. Emerald, Bingley, pp. 195-218.

Also, SmartPLS 3 supports PLS-MGA. Take a look at our videos:
https://www.smartpls.com/documentation/index

Best
CR
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