Version 3.0 of WarpPLS is now available!
Ned Kock
Dear colleagues:
Version 3.0 of WarpPLS is now available! You can download and install it for a free 90-day trial from:
The full User Manual is also available for download from the web site above separately from the software.
Some important notes for users of previous versions:
- Version 2.0 users can use the same license information that they already have; it will work for version 3.0 for the remainder of their license periods.
- Project files generated with previous versions are automatically converted to version 3.0 project files. Users are notified of that by the software, and given the opportunity not to convert the files if they so wish.
- The MATLAB Compiler Runtime 7.14, used in this version, is the same as the one used in version 2.0. Therefore, if you already have WarpPLS 2.0 installed on your computer, you should uncheck the Runtime component on the installer (i.e., the self-installing .exe file). The same Runtime cannot be installed twice on the same computer.
WarpPLS is a powerful PLS-based structural equation modeling (SEM) software. Since its first release in 2009, its user based has grown steadily, with more than 5,000 users worldwide today.
Some of its most distinguishing features are the following:
- It is easy to use, with a step-by-step user interface guide.
- It identifies nonlinear relationships, and estimates path coefficients accordingly.
- It also models linear relationships, using a standard PLS regression algorithm.
- It models reflective and formative variables, as well as moderating effects.
- It calculates P values, model fit indices, and collinearity estimates.
Below is a list of new features in this version. The User Manual has more details on how these new features can be useful in SEM analyses.
- Addition of latent variables as indicators. Users now have the option of adding latent variable scores to the set of standardized indicators used in an SEM analysis.
- Blindfolding. Users now have the option of using a third resampling algorithm, namely blindfolding, in addition to bootstrapping and jackknifing.
- Effect sizes. Cohen’s f-squared effect size coefficients are now calculated and shown for all path coefficients.
- Estimated collinearity. Collinearity is now estimated before the SEM analysis is run. When collinearity appears to be too high, users are warned about it.
- Full collinearity VIFs. VIFs are now shown for all latent variables, separately from the VIFs calculated for predictor latent variables in individual latent variable blocks.
- Indirect and total effects. Indirect and total effects are now calculated and shown, together with the corresponding P values, standard errors, and effect sizes.
- P values for all weights and loadings. P values are now shown for all weights and loadings, including those associated with indicators that make up moderating variables.
- Predictive validity. Stone-Geisser Q-squared coefficients are now calculated and shown for each endogenous variable in an SEM model.
- Ranked data. Users can now select an option to conduct their analyses with only ranked data, whereby all the data is automatically ranked prior to the SEM analysis (the original data is retained in unranked format).
- Restricted ranges. Users can now run their analyses with subsamples defined by a range restriction variable, which may be standardized or unstandardized.
- Standard errors for all weights and loadings. Standard errors are now shown for all loadings and weights.
- VIFs for all indicators. VIFs are now shown for all indicators, including those associated with moderating latent variables.
Enjoy!
Vance Wilson
This is a real benefit to the research community. The more I use
WarpPLS, the more I like it!
Vance
E. Vance Wilson, Ph.D.
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Ahmed Elbaz
Best Regards
Ahmed Elbaz
PhD Researcher (Tourism Organisations)
School of Tourism & Hospitality
Plymouth Business School
Room 510, Cookworthy Building,
University of Plymouth.
England, United Kingdom
PL6 4AA
Tel: 07578605487
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Sent: 07 March 2012 15:20
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Y Z
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Ned Kock
Hi Yuyu.
I cannot speak for SmartPLS, but one of the reasons for the large differences (typically stronger and more significant paths with WarpPLS) may be that you are using one of the nonlinear algorithms in WarpPLS (Warp2 or Warp3 PLS Regression).
In fact, the Warp3 PLS Regression algorithm is the default at start, so this may be the one you are using.
Many relationships among variables studied in the natural and behavioral sciences seem to be nonlinear, and yet the vast majority of multivariate data analysis tools do not take nonlinearity into consideration in the estimation of coefficients of association. This is the reason why WarpPLS was developed.
I recommend you take a look at the WarpPLS blog post linked below (short and long links), titled: “Nonlinearity and type I and II errors in SEM analysis”.
http://warppls.blogspot.com/2010/02/nonlinearity-and-type-i-and-ii-errors.html
Nevertheless, you can try using the PLS Regression algorithm in WarpPLS, which is a linear algorithm, and see if the results are still very different. The Youtube clip linked below shows how to view and change settings in WarpPLS 3.0.
I also suggest you take a look at the WarpPLS 3.0 User Manual, particularly page 11, and the two journal articles linked below, which are also available from the WarpPLS site under “Publications”:
http://www.scriptwarp.com/warppls/pubs/Kock_2010_IJeC_WarpPLSEcollab.pdf
http://www.scriptwarp.com/warppls/pubs/Kock_2011_IJeC_WarpPLSEcollab3.pdf
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Ned
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Ahmed Elbaz
I was using AMOS before using WarpPLS and it was easy to find out the outliers in data set. I am wondering how can I do this in WarpPLS or this is linked to the estimator.
Best Regards
Ahmed Elbaz
PhD Researcher (Tourism Organisations)
School of Tourism & Hospitality
Plymouth Business School
Room 510, Cookworthy Building,
University of Plymouth.
England, United Kingdom
PL6 4AA
Tel: 07578605487
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Sent: 09 March 2012 15:11
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Subject: RE: [pls-sem] Version 3.0 of WarpPLS is now available!
Hi Yuyu.
http://warppls.blogspot.com/2010/02/nonlinearity-and-type-i-and-ii-errors.html
http://www.scriptwarp.com/warppls/pubs/Kock_2010_IJeC_WarpPLSEcollab.pdf
http://www.scriptwarp.com/warppls/pubs/Kock_2011_IJeC_WarpPLSEcollab3.pdf
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Ned
Dear Ned,
Thanks!
Yuyu
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Ned Kock
You can identify outliers by inspecting the plots showing the relationships
between pairs of latent variables.
Once you do that, there are two main options to deal with outliers: (a) use
only ranked data in the analysis; and (b) restrict the data range on which
the analysis is conducted to exclude the outliers.
Both of these options are discussed in the short video (approximately 6
minutes) linked below:
I hope this helps.
Ned
Ahmed Elbaz
Thank you very much.
Best regards
Ahmed Elbaz
PhD Researcher (Tourism Organisations)
School of Tourism & Hospitality
Plymouth Business School
Room 510, Cookworthy Building,
University of Plymouth.
England, United Kingdom
PL6 4AA
Tel: 07578605487
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From: pls...@googlegroups.com [pls...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ned Kock [ned...@scriptwarp.com]
Sent: 15 March 2012 15:17
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Subject: [pls-sem] Identifying and dealing with outliers in WarpPLS
Hi Ahmed.
I hope this helps.
Ned
Dear Ned
Best Regards
Ahmed Elbaz
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Ahmed Elbaz
I have outliers in my data set. I used the second method which is restrict the data range on which
the analysis is conducted to exclude the outliers. My enquire is: I have more than latent variables ( Trust, Commitment.....etc) I have found outliers on trust , commitment and collaboration. I deleted outliers in trust.
I need to delete outliers from the other latent variables. I did the same steps with commitment, it works but what I did with trust before is cancelled. How can we delete outliers in more than one latent variables?
Thank you very much in advance and best regards
Ahmed Elbaz
PhD Researcher (Tourism Organisations)
School of Tourism & Hospitality
Plymouth Business School
Room 510, Cookworthy Building,
University of Plymouth.
England, United Kingdom
PL6 4AA
Tel: 07578605487
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From: pls...@googlegroups.com [pls...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ned Kock [ned...@scriptwarp.com]
Sent: 15 March 2012 15:17
To: pls...@googlegroups.com
Subject: [pls-sem] Identifying and dealing with outliers in WarpPLS
Hi Ahmed.
I hope this helps.
Ned
Dear Ned
Best Regards
Ahmed Elbaz
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Ned Kock
To deal with multiple outliers in multiple variables, at the same time, the
easiest option is to use only ranked data in the analysis. This option
typically removes outliers, with the advantage that it does not remove any
data point from the dataset. It is discussed, together with another option
(range restriction) in the YouTube video linked below.
The range restriction feature works only for one variable at a time. If one
wants to remove outliers from multiple variables at the same time, the
easiest way to do that is to save all of the data in standardized format,
and remove all of the rows that contain outliers. These are usually rows
that contain values that are "far" from zero - e.g., outside the -2 to 2
range.
Then one can read the reduced dataset again, and redo the analysis.
Unfortunately, in this case, the model will have to be re-created from
scratch.
Keep in mind though, that removing outliers may remove "good data". Normally
you do not want to remove good data, because it may provide very interesting
insights into the phenomena you are studying. You do want to remove outliers
if you suspect that they are due to measurement error. In carefully
administered questionnaires, with multiple questions per construct (i.e.,
latent constructs), measurement error should be minimized to the point that
using only one variable at a time for range restriction should be enough.
Another thing to keep in mind is that sometimes the warping algorithm chosen
(usually Warp3, which imparts the highest degree of warping) ends up
modeling error instead of the underlying distribution. This creates
instability in the resample set, which may lead some researchers to think
that the problem is due to outliers. In these cases, the solution may be to
"move down" in the degree of warping - going from Warp3 to Warp2, and even
from Warp2 to plain linear PLS Regression if necessary.
An indication that a warping algorithm is modeling error, instead of the
underlying distribution, would be a relationship shape that does not conform
well to theory, commonsense, or past research findings.
Remember, coefficients of association do not necessary guarantee causation.
I personally think that good theory is a must. Let us say you create a model
in WarpPLS linking a variable measuring my weight from 1 to 20 years of age
and another variable measuring the price of gasoline in the USA during that
period. What will WarpPLS tell you?
That my weight caused the price of gasoline in the USA to go up!
Best regards, Ned
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Of Ahmed Elbaz
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 5:41 AM
To: pls...@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [pls-sem] Identifying and dealing with outliers in WarpPLS
Dear Ned
I have outliers in my data set. I used the second method which is restrict
the data range on which
the analysis is conducted to exclude the outliers. My enquire is: I have
more than latent variables ( Trust, Commitment.....etc) I have found
outliers on trust , commitment and collaboration. I deleted outliers in
trust.
I need to delete outliers from the other latent variables. I did the same
steps with commitment, it works but what I did with trust before is
cancelled. How can we delete outliers in more than one latent variables?
[...]
Ahmed Elbaz
Thank you very very much for your help. I appreciate your time and efforts.
Best Regards
Ahmed Elbaz
PhD Researcher (Tourism Organisations)
School of Tourism & Hospitality
Plymouth Business School
Room 510, Cookworthy Building,
University of Plymouth.
England, United Kingdom
PL6 4AA
Tel: 07578605487
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From: pls...@googlegroups.com [pls...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ned Kock [ned...@scriptwarp.com]
Sent: 19 March 2012 15:31
Hi Ahmed.
Best regards, Ned
Dear Ned
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Alexandra Martins
Dear Prof. Ned Kock,
I’ve been noticing that some changes in results are happening after converting my 2.0 files to the new 3.0 version of WarpPLS. For example, the ARS’ p values tend to become not significant (p > .05) in models that were significant in the previous version. Also, some latent variables that were previously significant predictors are not so anymore.
I would just like to know if this is supposed to happen given the code optimization of this version.
Thank you very much for your time and attention.
Alexandra Martins
PhD candidate
ISCTE-IUL
(Lisbon – Portugal)
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Ned Kock
Hi Alexandra.
The algorithms used in version 3.0 have been revised so as to pick up instances of what is known as “Simpson’s paradox”.
As a result, there may be changes in some coefficients and P values, when compared with previous versions.
Simpson’s paradox is characterized by the path coefficient and correlation for a pair of variables having different signs.
In this situation, the contribution of a predictor variable to the explained variance of the criterion variable in a latent variable block is negative.
In other words, if the predictor latent variable were to be removed from the block, the R-squared for the criterion latent variable would go up. A similar effect would be observed if the direction of the causality was reversed.
One widely held interpretation is that Simpson’s paradox could be an indication that the direction of a hypothesized relationship is reversed, or that the hypothesized relationship is nonsensical/improbable.
In the context of WarpPLS analyses, this is more likely to occur when nonlinear algorithms are used and/or full collineary VIFs are high, but may also occur under other conditions.
Ned
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Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 1:57 PM
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Dear Prof. Ned Kock,
I’ve been noticing that some changes in results are happening after converting my 2.0 files to the new 30 version of WarpPLS. For example, the ARS’ p values tend to become not significant (p > .05) in models that were significant in the previous version. Also, some latent variables that were previously significant predictors are not so anymore.
José Luis Roldán
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Alexandra Martins
Hi Prof. José Roldán,
I’d like to thank you also for helping me understand this paradox and for your reading suggestion. The definition you sent is very clear and it was really helpful.
This is a very interesting phenomenon that I was not aware of and that I’m very glad to have “discovered” with this new software.
Best regards
Alexandra
