PLS-SEM analysis

Upload survey data, edit your model and read the results on your own device.

01 · DATA

Start with your data

Use the template to specify data, indicators and paths. Already have a completed workbook? Upload it to begin.

Download Excel templateUpload completed workbook

Save or open a local project

Project files include survey data, the model, moderation, bootstrap settings and layout. Rerun the analysis after reopening. Report ZIP files still exclude survey data.

Open saved project

Project files contain your original data. Store them securely. Files are created or read on your device and are not automatically sent to a server.

Your data stays on your device. Cross-check results with SmartPLS or R before using them in a research report.

Need to discuss your model or report? Prepare a consultation request.

Prepare the Excel workbook

DATAEach row is one observationThe first row contains unique variable names.

MEASUREMENTconstruct, item, modeAdd scale, scale_min and scale_max to declare measurement scales; use level_0_label and level_1_label to name binary groups. These can also be edited on the website.

STRUCTURALfrom, to, hypothesisEach row specifies one hypothesised path.

Stage	What to do
Prepare	A workbook with DATA, MEASUREMENT and STRUCTURAL, or the example dataset.
Use	Check item groups and paths, resolve blocking issues, choose bootstrap settings and run.
Results	Review measurement/structural results; download reports, the project record and reproducible R code.
Note	Review specification and warnings before interpreting; SmartPLS reports can be compared separately.