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Journal Article
A miracle of measurement or accidental constructivism? How PLS subverts the realist search for truth
2023
Overview
Purpose
This study aims to determine whether partial least squares path modeling (PLS) is fit for purpose for scholars holding scientific realist views.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors present the philosophical foundations of scientific realism and constructivism and examine the extent to which PLS aligns with them.
Findings
PLS does not align with scientific realism but aligns well with constructivism.
Research limitations/implications
Research is needed to assess PLS’s fit with instrumentalism and pragmatism.
Practical implications
PLS has no utility as a realist scientific tool but may be of interest to constructivists.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to assess PLS’s alignments and mismatches with constructivist and scientific realist perspectives.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited,Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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