SAS 8: DATA Step Programming
Product Code: SASS04 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: .30

Summary:

This course describes statements and options available to program various features in the DATA step.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Sort a data set and establish sorted variable groups
  • Use a previously created SAS data set
  • Use observations in calculations
  • Create total variables
  • Use DO groups to control processing
  • Produce reports using the DATA step
  • Analyze SAS logs with problems

Outline:

  • Working with Sorted Data
  • Accumulating Totals
  • Writing Output
  • 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
  • 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: Data ManipulationSAS 8: IntroductionSAS 8: Using SASSAS 8: Data Manipulation

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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