Hello,
I am still new to SmartPLS. Can a dependent variable be modeled as formative? For example, in my research model, my final dependent construct is "firm performance".
It is a formative construct based on the definition. But is it statistically OK to model the final dependent variable as a formative?
Many thanks.
Dependent Formative construct
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Re: Dependent Formative construct
Sure, PLS can handle formative constructs in any position (i.e., both independent and dependent).
Dr. Jan-Michael Becker, BI Norwegian Business School, SmartPLS Developer
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Re: Dependent Formative construct
Thanks Becker.
Just one more question. I have high-order model.
The first and the last third order constructs are formative factors while second order constructs are reflective.
Can I choose PLS consistent to estimate? If yes should I use two stage or repeated indicator approach?
I am comparing the results with PLS. In PLS all values are good (loadings and p-values etc.) but with PLSc some of the reflective factors loadings and p values for path are not significant.
In short, PLS and PLSc results are different for the same model.
Many thanks
Just one more question. I have high-order model.
The first and the last third order constructs are formative factors while second order constructs are reflective.
Can I choose PLS consistent to estimate? If yes should I use two stage or repeated indicator approach?
I am comparing the results with PLS. In PLS all values are good (loadings and p-values etc.) but with PLSc some of the reflective factors loadings and p values for path are not significant.
In short, PLS and PLSc results are different for the same model.
Many thanks
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Re: Dependent Formative construct
Hello Sir,
My thesis using firm performance too as dependent variabel. But now i'm a bit confusing, is firm performance use reflective construct or formative construct?. Hope you will answer my question. Thank you.
My thesis using firm performance too as dependent variabel. But now i'm a bit confusing, is firm performance use reflective construct or formative construct?. Hope you will answer my question. Thank you.