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An Introduction to SAS System and Programming
This is a beginners course that will teach you how to plan and choose the right SAS module to write programs for common data analysis problems. We will concentrate on learning the data structures and commands necessary for data analysis. This course is designed for those who want to learn to write SAS programs to accomplish typical data-processing tasks, including creating graphics. The course will give beginners a strong foundation for becoming a versatile SAS programmer.
Benefits
import/export data into SAS environment,
create and manipulate data
create and enhance different kinds of plots (scatter plots, histograms, boxplots, etc)
generate statistical reports
write macros to automate data analysis tasks
Course Topics
Day 1
An Overview of SAS: Modules, Data Step, Proc and Macro
Data Manipulation and Management
Graphics
Create and Enhance Plots
Day 2
Writing macros
Generating Statistical Reports
Tips and Troubleshooting
Course Format
This course consists of a series of short lectures with demonstrations and interactive sessions for the participants. Each student is provided with bound copies of the notes and a CD-ROM containing all examples and exercises used on the course.
Duration and Prerequisites
Duration: 2 days
Before attending this course, you should have some basic computer experience:
use a keyboard
running software under windows and/or unix environment
