MIMIC-Model

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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AnjaGF
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Hi!

I would like to know, if it is possible to integrate formative and reflektive indicators in a construct using SmartPLS?

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Hi,

regarding the PLS methodology/algorithm, MIMIC constructs do not work.

Just use a two-level-construct.

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Thank you for your help, I will use the two-construct-approach.

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Hi,

I agree with you, see viewtopic.php?t=127

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MIMIC does not work in PLS?

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Dear Christian, when you say MIMIC does not work in PLS you mean MIMIC does not work in smartPLS but it does with other PLS softare? or you mean it does not work with any PLS software? Have you talked about this in any article in english?

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Post by admin »

Hi

This is not a matter of software but a constraint to the algorithm.

A two-level constructs is the conterpart in PLS-SEM.

Check Diamantopoulos and Winklhofer (2001) for additinal insights on wo-level constructs.

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Thanks for your Answer!!

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Thanks Christian!!
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