Should Students Trust their Instructors in Statistics? Differences in PLS Path Modelling while using WarpPLS and R
Journal: Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Statistics
Year: 2019

Abstract A common problem with using different statistical packages for the same data and method is the risk of getting dissimilar results. While the reasons behind this outcome are often known and accepted, the negative consequences might be significant. In a teaching environment, usually involving toy models, with no practical implications, only a reputation risk is at stake. Nevertheless, students should be aware of such incongruities, their causes and possible solutions. Starting from these