SAS

This series introduces users to the SAS system, the basic data concepts and the structure of the SAS programming language. It discusses the basic statements used when coding SAS programs, using the SAS log to troubleshoot coding errors, and the different modes for executing SAS. The series also covers optional statements used to modify data, and statements and options available to program features in the DATA step. Creating specialized output and basic statistical procedures are also covered. Additional topics examined include using Display Manager to run SAS jobs interactively, SAS data libraries, using SQL in SAS, and combining and updating SAS data sets.

Syllabus

INTRODUCTION

Provides a preview of the SAS System and describes some of its software features and components. It also covers basic data concepts and the structure of the SAS programming language.

• SAS Preview
• Data Basics
• SAS Language

USING SAS

Discusses the basic statements used when coding SAS programs and explains how to use the SAS log to troubleshoot coding errors. It also presents the different modes for executing SAS.

• Using SAS Statements
• Analyzing SAS Logs
• Executing the SAS System

DATA MANIPULATION

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

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

DATA STEP PROGRAMMING

Describes statements and options available to program various features in the DATA step.

• Working with Sorted Data
• Accumulating Totals
• Writing Output
• Analyzing SAS Logs

RESULTS

Describes SAS procedures used to create more informative and specialized output as well as some basic statistical procedures.

• Printing Basic Output
• Simple SAS Statistics
• PROC REPORT
• Analyzing SAS Logs

DISPLAY MANAGER SYSTEM

Explains how to use Display Manager, a full-screen facility that allows you to create and run SAS jobs interactively.

• What is Display Manager?
• Managing the Windowing Environment
• Using Display Manager Windows
• Using the SAS Text Editor
• Managing SAS Files

DATA LIBRARIES

Explains the model that SAS uses to store and access data in SAS files. It shows how to use SAS procedures and Display Manager windows to manage SAS data libraries and their members.

• Data Library Model
• SAS Data Sets
• Getting Information
• Modifying Data Library Files
• Managing Data Library Members

INPUTTING DATA AND PROC SQL

Describes ways to create and manipulate SAS data sets, including an introduction to using the SQL procedure in SAS.

• Input Styles
• Reading External Files
• Introduction to SQL
• Using PROC SQL

COMBINING AND UPDATING DATA SETS

Presents various methods for combining and updating existing SAS data sets.

• Concatenating Data Sets
• Interleaving and Merging Data Sets
• Updating with UPDATE
• Updating with MODIFY
• Using Other Techniques

Qualifications

Qualification: Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

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Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.