Module 12: Capstone SmartPLS Report

Purpose

The capstone combines the full workflow into a complete SmartPLS analysis report.

Learning Objectives

After this module, learners should be able to:

• Complete a SmartPLS regression or PLS-SEM analysis.
• Export and organize results.
• Assess results using transparent criteria.
• Write a complete report section.

Capstone Options

Choose one:

1. Observed-variable multiple regression in SmartPLS.
2. PLS-SEM model with latent constructs.
3. Regression plus optional logistic regression or NCA extension.

Required Components

Your final report must include:

• Research question
• Hypotheses
• Dataset description
• Data preparation statement
• Model diagram
• Analysis settings
• Results assessment table
• Bootstrapping table
• Interpretation
• Limitations
• SmartPLS citation

Report Structure

Title
Research question
Data and variables
Model specification
Analysis settings
Regression or measurement model assessment
Structural/result assessment
Bootstrapping results
Prediction assessment if used
Discussion
Limitations
Conclusion
References
Appendix with exported SmartPLS tables

Final Submission Checklist

• SmartPLS project file saved.
• Dataset file included or described.
• Output tables exported.
• Screenshots saved.
• Results table formatted.
• Interpretation avoids overclaiming.
• Reporting template completed.
• References included.

Course Completion

After finishing the capstone, learners should be able to conduct and report SmartPLS 4 regression or PLS-SEM results in a professional thesis, article, or research report.