May 5, 2026
Dr. Mohammed AlZoraiki Postgraduate Workshop: Advanced Data Analysis — Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SmartPLS)

Gulf University Research Council, in collaboration with the College of Administrative & Financial Sciences, organized a postgraduate workshop on Advanced Data Analysis: Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SmartPLS), conducted by Dr. Mohammed AlZoraiki, Assistant Professor at Gulf University.
The workshop equipped postgraduate researchers with hands-on training in using SmartPLS software to perform structural equation modeling (SEM). Participants were guided through evaluating measurement and structural models, assessing reliability and validity, and reporting results to a publishable standard.
Particular emphasis was placed on interpreting path coefficients, R-squared values, and model fit indicators in the context of social science research questions.






