Software & Tools

Open-source R packages for structural equation modeling and business analytics.

SEMinR

CRAN Co-Creator

A Domain-Specific Language for Building and Estimating Structural Equation Models in R. SEMinR provides an intuitive, natural syntax that lets researchers express PLS and CBSEM models using familiar terminology.

70,000+ downloads Version 2.3.3
model.R 
library(seminr)

# Define measurement model
measurements <- constructs(
  composite("Satisfaction",
    multi_items("sat", 1:3)),
  composite("Loyalty",
    multi_items("loy", 1:4)),
  composite("Quality",
    multi_items("qual", 1:5))
)

# Define structural model
structure <- relationships(
  paths("Quality",
    to = "Satisfaction"),
  paths("Satisfaction",
    to = "Loyalty")
)

# Estimate and bootstrap
model <- estimate_pls(
  data        = survey_data,
  measurement = measurements,
  structure   = structure
)

boot <- bootstrap_model(model,
  nboot = 1000)

summary(boot)

Key Features

  • Natural Syntax

    Express models using familiar SEM constructs like composites, paths, and relationships

  • PLS & CBSEM Estimation

    Full PLS path modeling with bootstrapping, plus CBSEM support

  • Predictive Assessment

    Out-of-sample prediction with cross-validation and PLSpredict

  • Model Visualization

    Generate path diagrams and result plots directly from estimated models

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seminrExtras

CRAN Creator

Extensions and extra features for SEMinR, including additional model assessment tools, visualization functions, and advanced reporting capabilities for PLS-SEM analysis.

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