SAS Essentials: Mastering SAS for Data Analytics

SAS Essentials is a step-by-step introduction to using SAS statistical software for data analysis and interpretation. It covers data manipulation, statistical techniques, and the SAS programming language, with expanded examples and a companion website. It is a valuable study resource for professionals preparing for the SAS Base Certification Exam and courses in statistics, data analytics, applied SAS programming, and statistical computer applications.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

SAS Essentials is a comprehensive and valuable guide for beginners who want to learn how to use SAS® statistical software effectively for data analysis and interpretation. Written by a team of highly qualified authors with extensive experience in teaching introductory SAS courses, the book offers a step-by-step introduction from the ground up, catering to diverse experience levels.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including data manipulation, statistical techniques, and the SAS programming language. It introduces concepts such as SAS macros, report generation in tables, factor analysis, character functions, variable manipulation, merging, appending, and updating files. Each chapter is self-contained, making it easy to follow the learning process. Additionally, the book includes programming approaches for the latest version of the SAS platform.

The Third Edition of SAS Essentials has been updated to include expanded examples, a new chapter on PROC SQL, and new end-of-chapter exercises. It also provides a companion website with data sets, additional code, notes on SAS programming, functions, ODS, PROC SQL, and SAS Arrays, as well as solutions for instructors.

The book covers specific sample topics such as getting data into SAS, reading, writing, and importing data, preparing data for analysis, preparing to use SAS procedures, and controlling output using ODS. It also delves into techniques for creating, editing, and debugging SAS programs, cleaning up messy data sets, and manipulating data using character, time, and numeric functions. Other essential computational skills that are valuable for business, government, and organizations are discussed, including the DATA step for data management.

Using PROC, the book covers data analysis, including evaluating quantit. It demonstrates how to apply statistical methods, such as regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and data visualization, to extract insights from data. PROC SQL, a powerful programming language for data manipulation and analysis in SAS, is introduced in a separate chapter, providing users with the tools to manipulate and analyze large datasets efficiently.

SAS Essentials is an essential resource for anyone who wants to establish a solid foundation in SAS® statistical software and advance their data analysis and interpretation skills. Whether you are a student, professional, or researcher, this book will help you unlock the power of SAS and apply it to real-world data challenges.

Weight: 816g
Dimension: 249 x 175 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119901617
Edition number: 3 ed