2dn order model

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Nelly
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2dn order model

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Please, could somebody help me?

-I'm doing the analysis of my research with the 1th order model. But...
-Is necessary do a 2dn order model to test the 1th order model? ,
-Is a part of the procedure PLS try the 2dn order model ? ,
-or, when I should use the 2do order model?
-All indicators in the 1order model are correct. Can I do the analysis of the result with this model?. Thank you very much
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Re: 2dn order model

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In most cases, I usually suggest not to use 2nd order models.

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