Regression Assessment Checklist
Use this checklist after running SmartPLS regression.
Model Setup
- [ ] Dependent variable is continuous.
- [ ] Predictors are correctly coded.
- [ ] Controls are theoretically justified.
- [ ] Intercept is included unless explicitly justified.
- [ ] Final sample size is recorded.
Regression Results
- [ ] Unstandardized coefficients are exported.
- [ ] Standardized coefficients are exported.
- [ ] Standard errors are recorded.
- [ ] t-values are recorded.
- [ ] p-values are recorded.
- [ ] Confidence intervals are recorded.
- [ ] R-square is recorded.
- [ ] Adjusted R-square is recorded.
Diagnostics
- [ ] QQ plot inspected.
- [ ] Residual pattern inspected if available.
- [ ] Multicollinearity considered.
- [ ] Robust standard errors considered if needed.
- [ ] Outliers or unusual cases discussed.
Reporting
- [ ] SmartPLS version reported.
- [ ] Standard error type reported.
- [ ] Bootstrapping settings reported.
- [ ] Interpretation uses association language unless causal design exists.
- [ ] Results table and written text match.