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8 months ago in Conceptualization By Test

How do you assess a formative measurement model in SmartPLS (e.g., checking for collinearity and significance/weight of indicators)?

How do you evaluate a formative measurement model in SmartPLS, including checks for collinearity and the significance or weights of indicators?

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By Ritika Answered 5 months ago

To assess a formative model, first check for collinearity using Variance Inflation Factor (VIF); values should be below 5. Then, run bootstrapping to examine the significance and weights of the indicators. A significant weight confirms the indicator's importance. However, even a non-significant indicator with strong theoretical justification should be retained to maintain the construct's content validity.  

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