Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) has become a standard approach for analyzing complex inter-relationships between observed and latent variables. Researchers appreciate the many advantages of PLS-SEM such as the possibility to estimate very complex models and the method¿s flexibility in terms of data requirements and measurement specification.This practical open access guide provides a step-by-step treatment of the major choices in analyzing PLS path models using R, a free software environment for statistical computing, which runs on Windows, macOS, and UNIX computer platforms. Adopting the R software¿s SEMinR package, which brings a friendly syntax to creating and estimating structural equation models, each chapter offers a concise overview of relevant topics and metrics, followed by an in-depth description of a case study. Simple instructions give readers the ¿how-tos¿ of using SEMinR to obtain solutions and document their results. Rules ofthumb in every chapter provide guidance on best practices in the application and interpretation of PLS-SEM.

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An Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling.- Introduction to R and RStudio.- Introduction to SEMinR.- Evaluation of Reflective Measurement Models.- Evaluation of Formative Measurement Models.- Evaluation of the Structural Model.- Mediation Analysis.- Moderation Analysis.