Preface
About the Authors
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling
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What Is Structural Equation Modeling?
Considerations in Using Structural Equation Modeling
Principles of Structural Equation Modeling
PLS-SEM, CB-SEM, and Regressions Based on Sum Scores
Considerations when Applying PLS-SEM
Guidelines for Choosing Between PLS-SEM and CB-SEM
Organization of Remaining Chapters
Summary
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Questions
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Chapter 2: Specifying the Path Model and Examining Data
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Stage 1: Specifying the Structural Model
Stage 2: Specifying the Measurement Models
Stage 3: Data Collection and Examination
Case Study Illustration-Specifying the PLS-SEM Model
Path Model Creation Using the SmartPLS Software
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Review Questions
Critical Thinking Questions
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Chapter 3: Path Model Estimation
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Stage 4: The PLS-SEM Algorithm and Model Estimation
Case Study Illustration-PLS Path Model Estimation (Stage 4)
Summary
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Questions
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Chapter 4: Assessing PLS-SEM Results-Part I: Evaluation of the Reflective Measurement Models
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Overview of Stage 5: Evaluation of Measurement Models
Stage 5A: Assessing Results of Reflective Measurement Models
Case Study Illustration-Evaluation of the Reflective Measurement Models (Stage 5A)
Summary
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Questions
Key Terms
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Chapter 5: Assessing PLS-SEM Results-Part II: Evaluation of the Formative Measurement Models
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Stage 5B: Assessing Results of Formative Measurement Models
Case Study Illustration-Evaluation of the Formative Measurement Models (STAGE 5B)
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Critical Thinking Questions
Key Terms
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Chapter 6: Assessing PLS-SEM Results-Part III: Evaluation of the Structural Model
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Stage 6: Structural Model Results Evaluation
Case Study Illustration-Evaluation of the Structural Model (Stage 6)
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Critical Thinking Questions
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Chapter 7: Mediator and Moderator Analysis
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Mediation
Moderation
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Chapter 8: Outlook on Advanced Methods
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Importance-Performance Map Analysis
Necessary Condition Analysis
Higher-Order Constructs
Confirmatory Tetrad Analysis
Examining Endogeneity
Treating Observed and Unobserved Heterogeneity
Measurement Model Invariance
Consistent PLS-SEM
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Critical Thinking Questions
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Glossary
References
Index
