SAS 8: DATA Step Programming
Product Code: SASS04 Time: 4 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

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 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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