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[@emadnaji8297]

Dear Dr., Fawad, thank you for the informative, detailed explanation. I would appreciate if you could share with me the video on" Data cleaning & screening."

[@researchwithfawad]

Please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/movHepx7qMx7jac

[@vraddhi3556]

Hi Sir, I have a sample size of 410 respondents. Is PLS-SEM reliable for results? And if not what should I go for? I have one dependent variable and 12 independent variables. Around 3 to 6 statements of each of the 12 independent variables forming total of 48 statement in form of 5 point likert scale were asked from respondents.

[@kondwanichimbayo5409]

good explanation but the video is mostly blur

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. The blurry screen can be due to Internet. Please watch again.

[@saraosama6550]

Thank you so much Professor Fawad for your detailed yet concise explanation.

[@researchwithfawad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrs.raeesawan1982]

free trial smart psl is over. now i install smart psl student version. how i run this psl

[@mohammak2]

Salamun Alaikum sir, I am always watching your videos and glad I learned much. may almighty Allah give you more wisdom to continue this noble teaching I appreciate. I just finished the collection of data for my Ph.D. thesis and hope to contact you for more coaching and advice.

[@researchwithfawad]

Al-hamdullilah. I am glad that you liked the videos.

[@seyedjafarmousavi6973]

thank you for this in depth tutorial. Another great part of Smart PLS 4 series!🙏🌹

[@researchwithfawad]

Pleasure. I am glad you liked it

[@ZARAKIRAN]

Thank you very much Doctor..it is comprehensive and easy to understand. I attended one workshop of SEM by using SmartPLS with zero knowledge and soon after that I watched your videos...it's very effective even when someone has limited understanding of stats and statistical software's.. Thank you so much

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks. I am glad you liked it.

[@asiyatulnabilah6126]

Hi Prof, May I ask more detail why you used bias corrected accelerated during the bootstrapping process? Thank you

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. It is recommended as it provide for more stable solution.

[@shraddhabhadauria9179]

Hii, very helpful video. I am following your video for my work as I am beginner for smart pls4. Can you please share the video " how to deal with model where it is not reliable and validity and loading are mostly in red area."

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for your interest. You may refer to this playlist on SmartPLS for videos on such issues kzbin.info/aero/PLb7vm6tsQ3Kv4YWhYNkP7DizqOjT7ubSX

[@SamLam-n4g]

This channel is a university for PLS-SEM do not look any further all it is here !!!!!!!!

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks. I am glad you liked it.

[@moeezathar2492]

Mr. Fawad, In this model, you have not connected Mediator with the endogenous variable (DV). I shall be grateful if you can please highlight the reason for this change from the previous lecture?

[@researchwithfawad]

It is an example. You can connect if you want to.

[@anjalyr6939]

Your vedios are really helpful... Thank you sir... Could you please share your mail id... I needs to clarify some doubts...

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for your interest. You can email me on [e-mail]

[@anjalyr6939]

@@researchwithfawad thank you sir...

[@culinarybasics7387]

Your videos are always very helpful. I am a regular viewer and subscriber of your channel I had also been using AMOS 22. The version 22 is very outdated, and plugin options are limited too. Can you provide the latest cracked version of Amos 24 OR higher.

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for your interest. I am glad you liked it. I am sorry but i do not use pirated software.

[@asarwaribit]

Good detailed explanation. But at times during video screen becomes blur...Good for Beginners

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. I will have a look at the reason for the blur. Sorry for that

[@walefBtc]

Thank you very much Dr. Please, I encounter "Singular Metric Problem", How do I solve this error?

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. Please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHi3YYiqaqeIjtk

[@anisalshargabi1244]

May I ask why you used default Metric scales while your main variables are in Ordinal scale status as they where scored on the 7-point Likert scale?

[@researchwithfawad]

Likert scale has been referred to as quasi mteric

[@roiad876]

Is collinearity (VIF values) a problem when all my HO constructs are reflective-reflective? In which step do I asses them?

[@researchwithfawad]

VIF are normally high for Refective Constructs.

[@ConcyNoronha]

Thank you so much Professor Fawad for wonderful explanation...

[@researchwithfawad]

You are most welcome

[@adupeter542]

Best tutorials of all times. Keep it up.

[@researchwithfawad]

Much appreciated!

[@dr.indrajitdoddanavar6619]

The video is the best for learning SmartPLS 4. Thank you

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks. I am happy to know you liked it. Please do share in your circle

[@anugrewal9790]

Greetings sir Do we need to report Pls predict and model robustness also ?

[@researchwithfawad]

Not absolutely required.

[@robertmonageng8994]

Prof, this explanation is extremely good! God bless you for this work. I would really love to have a copy of the slides. Thank you in advance!

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks. I am glad you liked it. I hope to upload them soon on my website.

[@robertmonageng8994]

@@researchwithfawad Please share the web address, I would like to follow your work and may be even participate in your online classes if you have any planned. Thanks in advance.

[@researchwithfawad]

Website www.researchwithfawad.com I do post about my courses online when offered.

[@walidderbel]

merci. chokran lakom. many thanks to you. it was very clear

[@researchwithfawad]

You are welcome

[@anugrewal9790]

Greetings sir In case of reflective constructs we can check through pls algorithm when to use consistent pls algorithm?

[@researchwithfawad]

use PLS.

[@anugrewal9790]

@@researchwithfawad ok thank you sir

[@iFanuca]

Goodafternoon, I have 3 questions: 1. When you import the data with the LVS (32:01), the scale must be the same as the ones used before? I used ordinal in my items, since i read it in a book that if i am using a 5-point Likert scale, I should use ordinal, and you are using a metric scale. 2. When I was assessing my LOC validity, I had a construct that had 4 items but I had to delete 3 of them to assure the validity, so my construct is now a single-item construct. Do I maintain the same procedure? 3. My moderator's LOC are part of a HOC, that will moderate the relationship between 2 other HOC. Should I proceed the same way you did in the video? Thank you in advance

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. I have 3 questions: 1. I just didnt change the scale in SPSS. You can change it to ordinal. The results wont change. 2. The procedure remains the same, but deleting 3 can affect the content validity. 3. Yes, use the same procedure.

[@LohKelly-t9y]

If I'm using SmartPLS to test my model, do I just report the results as shown in your video? Do I need to report the following analysis results obtained from SPSS?: - 1) preliminary data analysis (including non-response bias, common method variance, multicollinearity & normality test) as well as 2) descriptive analysis (including demographic variable analysis, constructs analysis & Pearson correlation analysis)

[@researchwithfawad]

Please report from SPSS as well.

[@Alhamzah_F_Abbas]

This is the nutshell of the previous series. great work

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks I am glad you liked it

[@trudie8341]

This is excellent thank you Prof

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching

[@ThePipapoo]

Dear Professor, I don't understand why you link the moderators to the dependent variable? Shouldn't we link them with the arrow (relationship), that they are supposed to influence? Kind regards and thank you for the helpful video!

[@researchwithfawad]

You can do both. The relationship will anyway be shown in the path coefficients table.

[@FatmaAhmedRagab]

Good morning Dr Fawad, I have just finished watching the amazing series of SmartPls4. I am just wondering that according the five steps of SEM, the second step which is Model identification, How conduct it and find the results of it in Smartpls4?

[@researchwithfawad]

Model identification steps can be performed as well.for instance you can calculate tuhe model df. However, pls as i know doesn't provide residual error.

[@KnowledgeStream-gm9bz]

Assalam u Alaikum, May you bless more for this effort. My question is if data is normally distributed, we should use Smart PLS-SEM, or do we have to move on to another statistical tool? If we can use Smart PLS-SEM, then please share a detailed explanation.

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. Even if the data is normally distributed, you can still use PLS-SEM.

[@KnowledgeStream-gm9bz]

Can you do confirmatory factor analysis in Smart PLS SEM.. have you any video on using CB-SEM

[@researchwithfawad]

Please watch Covariance Based Structural Equation Modelling (CB-SEM) using SmartPLS4: kzbin.info/aero/PLb7vm6tsQ3KvLEJOoyx_YIS6JPi4bjJeB

[@KnowledgeStream-gm9bz]

@@researchwithfawad Thanks. I run moderation analysis. Overall moderation is significant, also moderation is significant at mean and +1 SD but insignificant at -1 SD. How I can interpret?

[@KnowledgeStream-gm9bz]

I have seen your all videos but unable to find the problem of this situation.

[@anisalshargabi1244]

Thank you Prof. for the excellent work! I have have 3 main variables (independent variable), (dependent Variable) and (Mediating variable) and some demographic variables. Each of the independent and Mediating variables are measured by scales with 4-6 dimensions with 2-3 items for each dimension. The dependent variable is measured by a scale with 7 dimensions with one Item for each dimension. The three main variables were scored on a 7-point Likert scale 1=Strongly Disagree to 7=Strongly Agree. Could you please clarify how to model this especially with a Dependent Variable (7 dimensions and 7 items- one item for each dimension)?

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. You will need to model it as a higher order construct. You may refer to the higher order construct videos in the smartpls playlist.

[@anisalshargabi1244]

@@researchwithfawad Thanks Prof. Do you mean I should model it by adding the indicators (Items) of each dimension construct including the dependent variable 7 dimensions with one item for each dimension? or should I include the 7 Items under the dependent variable without including the dimensions because the there is only one item for each dimension and then connect the dimensions of the independent and the mediating variables with the depending variable items only? I'd really appreciate your detailed explanation as I am new user of PLS. Thanks! P.S. as for your video example, what is the scale structure of the dependent variable (Organizational Performance)? is it measured by subscale dimensions or directly by questions/items?

[@researchwithfawad]

Please watch the video again. The process is explained in detail.

[@researchwithfawad]

Otherwise I do offer online coaching sessions. You may book a session. To book a session email me at [e-mail]

[@anisalshargabi1244]

@@researchwithfawad Thanks Prof. There are several videos in your channel on the higher order construct videos in the smartpls playlist. could you please share the relevant link(s)?

[@janabkhan3592]

Assalam o alaikum sir your videos are outstanding, from my side one request is plz make a video of common method bias mediating model smartpls3 i will be really waiting for the video.

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for your interest. Hopefully soon.

[@Isaidno09]

Thank you so much Dr. Fawad, I completed my thesis data analysis all thanks to your excellent tutorials 🙏🏼

[@researchwithfawad]

Pleasure. I am glad you liked it.

[@hameemislam753]

Sir in the measurement model you are reporting only composite Reliability u have deleted rho column in excel.sheet can we also delete rho column in excel sheet while reporting it in thesis

[@researchwithfawad]

Yes, you can.

[@theopensky904]

Asalamalikum sir, Can u plz share the guiding ppt , that you used in this video. Moreover, we are indebted to you for such wonderful videos. Love from kashmir

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks. I am glad you liked it.

[@theopensky904]

@@researchwithfawad sir what about the methodology based ppt, can u plz share that

[@bandungmee]

Salam Dr and all viewers, Thank you for the video. Very easy to understand and straightforward explanation. I would like to confirm with you: My model developed is a reflective third-order construct - for the independent variable. e.g: IV --> constructs --> sub-constructs --> indicators Currently, the constructs and sub-constructs are in red, except the indicators are all blue. Do I need to include all indicators in the respective constructs and sub-constructs as well to turn it blue? Since there is an error in the model, it shows the path invalid. TQ Dr

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. Use LVS.

[@bandungmee]

@@researchwithfawadThank you Dr.

[@johnogunleye678]

Thank you so much for this Dr.

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks. I am glad you liked it.

[@aashimagupta1799]

Sir, it says my data is not licensed. what does that mean?

[@researchwithfawad]

Data?

[@aashimagupta1799]

@@researchwithfawad It is done sir, with your help. I didn't start my 30 days free trial but now it works

[@khadijastili6284]

thank you so much for this tutorial, jazaka allah khayra aljazae .

[@researchwithfawad]

You are most welcome

[@khadijastili6284]

@@researchwithfawad Sir I have a question please: where did you get the direction of arrows coming from the higher order construct to its dimensions ? for example the internal marketing and its dimensions where did you get that its formative? in the literature I didn’t find the direction they say this construct is measured by these dimensions ...

[@researchwithfawad]

You can right click on the Latent Variable and then Invert the Measurement Model (Alt+Q)

[@saramaryam5]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. I'd like to know if you have any videos on how to use PLS path Modeling in longitudinal studies?

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. I have to see if we can use PLS for such studies.

[@saramaryam5]

@@researchwithfawad Thank you very much Prof. It would be interesting.

[@hameemislam753]

Sir htmt ratio should be less than 0.90 or 0.85 please clear this doubt

[@researchwithfawad]

Preferred to be less than 0.85, but even less than 0.90 is acceptable.

[@mansoralzahrani2926]

Thanks for the great video! Is it possible to share the slides with us?

[@researchwithfawad]

I am in process of uploading the slides. For now you can find the text on my website: www.researchwithfawad.com

[@farmagold2239]

Gracias me ayudo bastante.

[@researchwithfawad]

Pleasure. I am glad the video was helpful.

[@mushtaqmalik6709]

A must-watch tutorial for anyone who wants to learn data analysis using smart pls 4.

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks. I am glad you liked it

[@redouanenejjari2372]

When i run calculation after drawing the model, it gives me a note : a singular matrix problem, so no results are given, please some advice

[@researchwithfawad]

If you are using categorical predictor variables, make sure you do not add all dummy variables into the model and leave one category as reference.

[@redouanenejjari2372]

@@researchwithfawad i have no categorial variables or dummy variables, but i think that it could be due to high collinearity of formative first order components.

[@ametorwobright1316]

Great lecture, made simple

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks. I am happy to know that you liked it. Please do share in your research circle.

[@dr.jaspreetkaur8448]

Sir, The video is a great help to learn SEM. However, I want to ask that one of my sub dimensions is on binary scale. There are three sub dimensions to one higher order construct. The other two sub dimensions are on metric scale. So, if I am running reflective-formative structure, the binary sub dimension is giving insignificant results. However it is one of the important sub dimension. Pls guide on this. Also, if you can share some relevant researhc articles on the same which you are referring to in your video, that will be great help. Thanks :)

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks for watching. Even if an outer weight is insignificant, you should not instantly delete it. Here is the paper you may read, R.T. Cenfetelli, G. Bassellier, Interpretation of formative measurement in information systems research, Mis Q. 33 (4) (2009).

[@dr.jaspreetkaur8448]

@@researchwithfawad Thank you for the reply. I will read the referred text.

[@dr.jaspreetkaur8448]

@@researchwithfawad The outer weights are negative what does that indicate?

[@researchwithfawad]

Check if there are any reverse item that need recoding

[@KHAIRULNAZLINKAMARUZAMAN]

thank you

[@researchwithfawad]

Thanks. I am glad you liked it.