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I’m using Smart PLS to analysis my data and have some continuous variables with 3 items (low, moderate, high). How can I include them in my model?

Seeking a step by step explanation to get the value of Q² .

Dear All

I have a question regarding second-order path models. I have the following questions.

1- is it true statistically to conclude that "A and B and C have a positive and significant association with Y"?

2- Is it proper to figure that the effect of C on Y is higher than the effect of A and B on C?

3- Is it proper for the Y variable in the attached model to have share the items with A and B and C? If yes, whats the attached model called? Is it a second-order reflective model ? or what is its name? Can you provide a reference for such a model?

How can we conduct pilot testing in PLS-SEM in SMART PLS 4? Do we have to assess the measurement model on about 50 respondents and check its validity and reliability? Any references, please?

Kindly suggest the possibilities or otherwise.

I am using Smart PLS 3.0 program. And, in my study, three contructs have been made. Two constructs have only one indicator. And anothor one construct has three indicators. When we analyze PLS-SEM, AVE-value and composite reliability for the construct, which includes three indicators, are higher than 1.0. Is there any problem in the procedure of PLS-SEM? Usually, it is well-known that AVE values and composite reliabilities should be lower than 1.0.

most especially when your data is normal and its descriptive.

type 4 : formative formative

Looking for a software for PLS SEM

In the conceptual model, I have a latent dependent variable and 5 latent independent variables which one of them has a few manifest indicators. measurement models are reflective. Now My question is: Could I derive a linear regression equation using Smart PLS software which shows the relationships between latent dependent variable and significant indicators of latent independent variables with coefficients of path?

Best regards,