Professional SAS Programmer's Pocket Reference


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Table of ContentsChapter 1 System overviewChapter 2 ProgrammingChapter 3 General rulesChapter 4 Global statementsChapter 5 Data step statementsChapter 6 Proc step statementsChapter 7 ExpressionsChapter 8 Macro LanguageChapter 9 System optionsChapter 10 FilesChapter 11 Descriptive statisticsChapter 12 Display managerChapter 13 InformatsChapter 14 FormatsChapter 15 FunctionsChapter 16 CALL routinesChapter 17 Base SAS procsChapter 18 Products







Professional SAS Programming Shortcuts


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This guide to programming with SAS offers detailed instruction on programming with strings, codes, numbers, and dates, as well as looking at identifying bugs, processing and analyzing text values and documents, and creating interactive applications.




SAS Certified Specialist Prep Guide


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The SAS® Certified Specialist Prep Guide: Base Programming Using SAS® 9.4 prepares you to take the new SAS 9.4 Base Programming -- Performance-Based Exam. This is the official guide by the SAS Global Certification Program. This prep guide is for both new and experienced SAS users, and it covers all the objectives that are tested on the exam. New in this edition is a workbook whose sample scenarios require you to write code to solve problems and answer questions. Answers for the chapter quizzes and solutions for the sample scenarios in the workbook are included. You will also find links to exam objectives, practice exams, and other resources such as the Base SAS® glossary and a list of practice data sets. Major topics include importing data, creating and modifying SAS data sets, and identifying and correcting both data syntax and programming logic errors. All exam topics are covered in these chapters: Setting Up Practice Data Basic Concepts Accessing Your Data Creating SAS Data Sets Identifying and Correcting SAS Language Errors Creating Reports Understanding DATA Step Processing BY-Group Processing Creating and Managing Variables Combining SAS Data Sets Processing Data with DO Loops SAS Formats and Informats SAS Date, Time, and Datetime Values Using Functions to Manipulate Data Producing Descriptive Statistics Creating Output Practice Programming Scenarios (Workbook)




Learning SAS by Example


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Learn to program SAS by example! Learning SAS by Example, A Programmer’s Guide, Second Edition, teaches SAS programming from very basic concepts to more advanced topics. Because most programmers prefer examples rather than reference-type syntax, this book uses short examples to explain each topic. The second edition has brought this classic book on SAS programming up to the latest SAS version, with new chapters that cover topics such as PROC SGPLOT and Perl regular expressions. This book belongs on the shelf (or e-book reader) of anyone who programs in SAS, from those with little programming experience who want to learn SAS to intermediate and even advanced SAS programmers who want to learn new techniques or identify new ways to accomplish existing tasks. In an instructive and conversational tone, author Ron Cody clearly explains each programming technique and then illustrates it with one or more real-life examples, followed by a detailed description of how the program works. The text is divided into four major sections: Getting Started, DATA Step Processing, Presenting and Summarizing Your Data, and Advanced Topics. Subjects addressed include Reading data from external sources Learning details of DATA step programming Subsetting and combining SAS data sets Understanding SAS functions and working with arrays Creating reports with PROC REPORT and PROC TABULATE Getting started with the SAS macro language Leveraging PROC SQL Generating high-quality graphics Using advanced features of user-defined formats and informats Restructuring SAS data sets Working with multiple observations per subject Getting started with Perl regular expressions You can test your knowledge and hone your skills by solving the problems at the end of each chapter.




SAS Certification Prep Guide


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Prepare for the SAS Base Programming for SAS 9 exam with the official guide by the SAS Global Certification Program. New and experienced SAS users who want to prepare for the SAS Base Programming for SAS 9 exam will find this guide to be an invaluable, convenient, and comprehensive resource that covers all of the objectives tested on the exam. Now in its fourth edition, the guide has been extensively updated, and revised to streamline explanations. Major topics include importing and exporting raw data files, creating and modifying SAS data sets, and identifying and correcting data syntax and programming logic errors. The chapter quizzes have been thoroughly updated and full solutions are included at the back of the book. In addition, links are provided to the exam objectives, practice exams, and other helpful resources, such as the updated Base SAS glossary and an expanded collection of practice data sets.




SAS System for Regression


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SAS® System for Regression Learn to perform a wide variety of regression analyses using SAS® software with this example-driven revised favorite from SAS Publishing. With this Third Edition you will learn the basics of performing regression analyses using a wide variety of models including nonlinear models. Other topics covered include performing linear regression analyses using PROC REG diagnosing and providing remedies for data problems, including outliers and multicollinearity. Examples feature numerous SAS procedures including REG, PLOT, GPLOT, NLIN, RSREG, AUTOREG, PRINCOMP, and others. A helpful discussion of theory is supplied where necessary. Some knowledge of both regression and the SAS System are assumed. New for this edition The Third Edition includes revisions, updated material, and new material. You’ll find new information on using SAS/INSIGHT® software regression with a binary response with emphasis on PROC LOGISTIC nonparametric regression (smoothing) using moving averages and PROC LOESS. Additionally, updated material throughout the book includes high-resolution PROC REG graphics output, using the OUTEST option to produce a data set, and using PROC SCORE to predict another data set.




Data Preparation for Analytics Using SAS


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Text addresses such tasks as: viewing analytic data preparation in the context of its business environment, identifying the specifics of predictive modeling for data mart creation, understanding the concepts and considerations of data preparation for time series analysis, and using SAS procedures for scoring.




Fundamentals of Programming in SAS


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Unlock the essentials of SAS programming! Fundamentals of Programming in SAS: A Case Studies Approach gives a complete introduction to SAS programming. Perfect for students, novice SAS users, and programmers studying for their Base SAS certification, this book covers all the basics, including: working with data creating visualizations data validation good programming practices Experienced programmers know that real-world scenarios require practical solutions. Designed for use in the classroom and for self-guided learners, this book takes a novel approach to learning SAS programming by following a single case study throughout the text and circling back to previous concepts to reinforce material. Readers will benefit from the variety of exercises, including both multiple choice questions and in-depth case studies. Additional case studies are also provided online for extra practice. This approach mirrors the way good SAS programmers develop their skills—through hands-on work with an eye toward developing the knowledge necessary to tackle more difficult tasks. After reading this book, you will gain the skills and confidence to take on larger challenges with the power of SAS.




SAS Programming for R Users


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SAS Programming for R Users, based on the free SAS Education course of the same name, is designed for experienced R users who want to transfer their programming skills to SAS. Emphasis is on programming and not statistical theory or interpretation. You will learn how to write programs in SAS that replicate familiar functions and capabilities in R. This book covers a wide range of topics including the basics of the SAS programming language, how to import data, how to create new variables, random number generation, linear modeling, Interactive Matrix Language (IML), and many other SAS procedures. This book also explains how to write R code directly in the SAS code editor for seamless integration between the two tools. Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter so that you can test your knowledge and practice your programming skills.