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Multigroup analysis using SmartPLS: step-by-step guidelines for business research
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SmartPLS MGA: A Cookbook, Not a Novel
This editorial provides a step-by-step guide for conducting Multigroup Analysis (MGA) using SmartPLS 3.3.2, including measurement invariance testing with the MICOM procedure. It aims to help researchers understand and apply MGA to examine heterogeneity effects in business research.
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Identified Weaknesses
Editorial, not a research study
This paper is an editorial, not a research study, so it doesn't present original findings or have traditional limitations like sample size or data collection methods. Its value lies in providing guidelines, not in contributing new empirical evidence.
Software-specific guidelines
The focus is very narrow, specifically on using SmartPLS 3.3.2. This limits the generalizability of the guidelines to other software or PLS-SEM approaches.
Assumed prior knowledge
While it provides step-by-step instructions, the editorial assumes a basic understanding of PLS-SEM and MGA. Researchers completely new to these concepts might find it challenging.
Rating Explanation
This editorial provides helpful practical guidance for researchers using SmartPLS for MGA. It is clearly written and well-organized. However, its lack of original research and narrow software focus limits its impact and generalizability, leading to a rating of 3.
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Multigroup analysis using SmartPLS: step-by-step guidelines for business research
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