Application and interpretation guide

Read and report Results

Interpret outputs in the order required by the method, and distinguish estimates from inference, diagnostics and applicability messages.

Navigate a completed result

Select the completed run in the Result list, search the output navigator, and open the named section. Start with primary estimates, then inspect measurement or fit quality, inference, diagnostics, and model/data outputs as appropriate.

Tables, sorting and copying

  • Select a column heading to sort ascending or descending.
  • Choose up to 50 rows for longer tables.
  • Use table-local horizontal scrolling; identity columns remain visible where supported.
  • Use Copy or the table context action to place a formatted table into Word-compatible editors.
  • Enable technical columns only for exact IDs, receipts or provenance.

Notices and unavailable values

QuickPLS 2.62.8 condenses non-error messages under one expandable Result notices row. Errors remain visible. HTMT cells that are scientifically inapplicable display N/A with an explanation. A dash, N/A, not-run and unavailable state must never be interpreted as zero.

Estimates and uncertainty

Estimate
The fitted coefficient or statistic.
Standard error
Estimated sampling variability.
t statistic
Estimate divided by its standard error, often displayed as an absolute bootstrap value.
p value
A test-procedure probability under the null model.
Confidence interval
A range produced by the selected inference method and level.
Bias
Bootstrap mean minus the original estimate.

Point-only General SEM tables hide inference columns when every value is unavailable. Run the compatible bootstrap procedure when the tutorial requires inference.

Reliability, validity and model quality

Use reliability and AVE only for eligible reflective constructs. Review HTMT for discriminant validity, VIF for collinearity, R² for explained variance, f² for the contribution of a predictor, and method-appropriate prediction or fit outputs. No single threshold replaces design quality and substantive reasoning.

Charts, heatmaps and diagrams

Use the chart summary, legend, labels and exact source-table link together. Dense matrices may hide in-cell labels and expose values on focus or hover. Use the full table for exact reporting. For bootstrap diagrams, choose t values or p values only after a compatible inference run.

Reports and exports

  1. Choose Save Report to retain a project-resident report.
  2. Use the output-level Copy or Export action for a single table.
  3. Use the main Export workflow for registered result formats.
  4. Record method settings, version, sample size and uncertainty procedure in the research report.
  5. Close and reopen the project to confirm that the result and saved report remain available.