Bootstrapping

Definition

A resampling method that estimates the stability of a statistic by re-drawing thousands of samples from the data — used in PLS-SEM to test path significance without normality assumptions.

Where it's used

Significance testing of path coefficients in SmartPLS (5,000+ resamples)
Confidence intervals for indirect (mediation) effects

Software used

SmartPLSRSPSS (PROCESS macro)

Related concepts

PLS-SEM Mediation p-value ANOVA Average Variance Extracted (AVE)Composite Reliability

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What is SmartPLS? PLS-SEM Explained for Thesis Research

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Reliability and Validity Explained (With Examples)

How to Determine Your Sample Size (Without the Guesswork)

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