Dear All,
I have a model in which the dependent variable is the innovation and the two other variables (items adapted). the factors or the dimension of innovation construct are three. The two dimensions have been adapted. However, the items of the third dimensions have been explored. I want to do the data analysis in the SmartPLS 3.
As I have explored only the one of the three dimensions of the innovation; and I am sure that items of that the dimension do only belong to the innovation construct, therefore I conclude that factor structure is quite clear. Hence, there is no need to do EFA.
Is it correct? Could you provide me the reference to refer in this regard?
Waiting fir the kind response,
Best and the respectful regards,
Dear Shujahat,
As far as I understand, You want to construct a latent called "Innovation" which should have three indicator variables(as per ur theory) and you have explored/observed only 1 var, am I right ?, If yes then since you know(/confirming) the variables which are menifestation of the same construct, hence its the case of CFA and no need to do EFA. However I would recommend you to go with all three variables and check corr
once.
Do let me know if you have any query.
Regards,
Abhay
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