SAS 8 Data Manipulation Training

SAS 8 Training - Data Manipulation covers optional SAS statements used to modify data so that more complex data analysis tasks can be performed.

SAS Programming
Getting Started

Using SAS

Data Manipulation

DATA Step Programming

Results

Display Manager System

Data Libraries

Inputting Data and PROC SQL

Combining and Updating Data Sets

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This SAS 8 training course is for end users, programmers and business professionals who have an introductory level of experience with SAS. Our Data Manipulation training course offer unique benefits unavailable from other self-paced training vendors. Each course is developed using a rigorous set of criteria that includes quality content, interaction, graphics, and interspersed questions, making learning fun, interesting, and effective.

• Select variables for the output data set
• Use an assignment statement to create variables
• Code SAS expressions
• Work with dates
• Process selected observations
• Create subsets of observations
• Troubleshoot problems using SAS logs

• Reviewing the Course Program
  • Program statements
  • Including external data files
  • Saving and retrieving programs
  • Recalling SAS coding rules

• Using Variables
  • Building the PDV
  • Selecting from the PDV
  • Creating variables

• Using Expressions
  • Operands
  • Operators
  • Complex expressions

• Working with Dates
  • Representing dates as data
  • Coding functions
  • Coding the FORMAT statement
  • Comparing program output

• Working with Observations
  • IF-THEN/ELSE statement
  • Setting the missing CITY data values
  • Adjusting the odometer reading
  • Calculating price per gallon
  • Creating subsets of observations

• Analyzing SAS Logs
  • Sample program and output
  • Example logs

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• Printable Exercises - PDF downloadable files
• Sample Application Files - PDF downloadable files

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