problem about categorical variable as moderator

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aileenshmily
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problem about categorical variable as moderator

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Dear All

I am writing about the moderator role of online retailer type in the relationship between physical distribution service and customer purchase satisfaction.

Unfortunately, I am a bit confused with the model now. I am using smartpls as the tool and the indicator "TYPE" just consists of "1,2,3,4", and I don't know if it is correct for measuring the moderating role of such a categorical variable. Or do I need to create three new variables and define type as "001,100,010,000"??? If so, how do I create the model???


Could anybody please help me?

Best Wishes

HUI GUO
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Hello Hui,
For moderator variable with categorial used PLS-MGA, okay?
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Hengky
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