PLSc Group Comparison

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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larso
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Real name and title: Lars Osterbrink

PLSc Group Comparison

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Hello,

we want to analyze whether there are significant differences between two groups (Germany and USA) for our model. The algorithm has to be consistent PLS (PLSc). My problem is that Multi-Group Analysis (MGA) and Permutation implemented in SmartPLS3 follow the "normal" PLS-Algorithm. I am aware of the possibility to use a moderator variable, but I am also interest in other potential methods to test for significant differences between groups in PLSc. I read among others Klesel et al. (2019) (https://www.researchgate.net/publicatio ... /citations) and Becker et al. (2018) (https://www.researchgate.net/publicatio ... _Treatment), but I am not quite sure about the practical implementation in SmartPLS3.

I would really appreciate some advice or hints to effeciently test for differences between groups in PLSc.

Best regards, Lars
jmbecker
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Re: PLSc Group Comparison

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The next version 3.2.9, which we are just about to finish and which should be published this year will include PLS-MGA and Permuation also for PLSc.
Dr. Jan-Michael Becker, BI Norwegian Business School, SmartPLS Developer
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jan_Michael_Becker
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larso
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Re: PLSc Group Comparison

Post by larso »

Thank you very much.
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