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Barclay, D., Thompson, R. & Higgins, C. (1995). The partial least squares (PLS) approach to causal modeling: Personal computer adoption and use as an illustration. Technology Studies, 2(2), 285-324.
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Main Idea Excellent description of the PLS approach to causal modeling.
Keywords PLS, partial least squares, causal modeling
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Reaction I am beginning to have doubts that this form of intensive data collection is an efficient way to validate a model that is very close to "common sense". A few well-structured interviews should be able to accomplish the same goal.
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