SAS 8: Data Manipulation
Product Code: SASS03 Time: 4 Hour(s) CEUs: .40

Summary:

This course covers optional SAS statements used to modify data so that more complex data analysis tasks can be performed.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Select variables for the output data set
  • Use an assignment statement to create variables
  • Code SAS expressions
  • Work with dates
  • Process selected observations
  • Create subsets of observations
  • Troubleshoot problems using SAS logs

Outline:

  • Reviewing the Course Program
  • Using Variables
  • Using Expressions
  • Working with Dates
  • Working with Observations
  • Analyzing SAS Logs

Features:

  • Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for end users, programmers and business professionals who have an introductory level of experience with SAS.

Prerequisites:

SAS 8: IntroductionSAS 8: Using SASSAS 8: IntroductionSAS 8: Using SAS

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

  • SAS is a registered trademark of SAS Institute Inc.

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