Difference between CB-SEM and PLS-SEM

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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Magsi
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Difference between CB-SEM and PLS-SEM

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In PLS-SEM the path coefficients in the structural models can be explained as standardized regression coefficients, and the loadings of the measures on their respective constructs represent factor loadings. However, such advantage is not only for PLS, and it is also suitable for another approach of SEM, such as covariance-based. Therefore what is the main difference between CB-SEM and PLS-SEM.
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Re: Difference between CB-SEM and PLS-SEM

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This is not an easy answer, but there is a lot of literature on that topic. A good start to read is provided on the following websites:
https://www.smartpls.com/documentation/ ... with-cbsem
https://www.smartpls.com/documentation/ ... and-cb-sem
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