Estimating Higher (Second) Order Models in smartPLS

Hierarchical Component Models/Higher-order Models (HCM)

In partial least squares structural path modelling, the hierarchical component models (HCMs) (also known as Higher-Order Model or second-order models) have become a popular choice for researchers. However, current approaches to estimate the HCM are ambiguous.

My very good friend and an upcoming star/expert in PLS Jacky Cheah has kindly agreed to talk to us about five different approaches (repeated indicator, two types of two-stage, hybrid, and improved repeated indicator) with two different estimation modes (Mode A and Mode B ) when modelling a HCM. Watch Jacky discuss these approaches and the reasoning behind them.