SmartPLS

SmartPLS is a software tool used for partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis.

SmartPLS was developed by the Institute of Operations Management and Organizations at the University of Hamburg, Germany.

PLS-SEM stands for partial least squares structural equation modeling, which is a statistical technique used to analyze complex relationships between variables.

Some key features of SmartPLS include path modeling, bootstrapping, estimation algorithms, structural model evaluation, and graphical presentation options.

Yes, SmartPLS can be used for both exploratory and confirmatory analysis in the context of PLS-SEM.

Yes, SmartPLS allows for importing/exporting data to/from other statistical software packages such as SPSS, Excel, and CSV formats.

Yes, SmartPLS provides methods to handle missing data, including pairwise deletion and mean imputation.

Yes, there is a free version of SmartPLS called SmartPLS 3. However, there is also a paid professional version with additional features.

Yes, the SmartPLS website offers tutorials, user manuals, and example datasets to help users learn and utilize the software.

Yes, PLS-SEM in general, including SmartPLS, is suitable for small sample sizes as it does not require strict distributional assumptions.