What is SPSS and SmartPLS?

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SPSS vs SmartPLS Comparision

 Use SPSS ➜ when your study is simple, explanatory, or comparative

  • Use SmartPLS ➜ when your study is theory-driven, predictive, or model-based

Comparision

Criteria

SPSS

SmartPLS

Main purpose

Statistical analysis

Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)

Best for

Descriptive & inferential stats

Complex causal models

Type of analysis

Regression, t-test, ANOVA

PLS-SEM

Sample size

Medium to large

Small to medium

Data normality

Required

Not required

Latent variables

❌ Not supported

✅ Fully supported

Path models

❌ No

✅ Yes

Mediation / moderation

Limited

Strong & visual

Journal preference

Social sciences, policy

Management, IS, procurement

Learning curve

Easy

Moderate

 

 

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