HTMT Ratio

Definition

The heterotrait–monotrait ratio of correlations: the modern test of discriminant validity in PLS-SEM, with values below 0.85 (or 0.90) indicating constructs are distinct.

Where it's used

Demonstrating discriminant validity in SmartPLS measurement models

Software used

SmartPLSR

Related concepts

Discriminant Validity Average Variance Extracted (AVE)PLS-SEM ANOVA Bootstrapping Composite Reliability

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