This is the code repository for Hands-On SAS For Data Analysis , published by Packt.
A practical guide to performing effective queries, data visualization, and reporting techniques
SAS is one of the leading enterprise tools in the world today when it comes to data management and analysis. It allows for faster, easier processing of data and empowers you to get valuable business insights for effective decision-making.
This book covers the following exciting features:
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Explore different types of SAS modules and packages like SAS/STATS, SAS/Access and understand the value they bring
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Manipulate, sort and transform data using SAS 4GL and other appropriate functions
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Discover commonly used functions, their goals, parameters and what's important: when and how to get the most of these functions.
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Define your own macro and understand how to share the data that come from PROC SQL and data step
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Prepare sample geographic maps with annotations – entirely from the code.
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Understand end-to-end preparation and implementation of the robust report using SAS ODS (Output Delivery System)
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All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter02.
The code will look like the following:
Data Cars;
Length Make $ 15. Default=4;
Input Make $ Year;
Datalines;
Porsche_Cayenne 2018
Following is what you need for this book: Budding or experienced data professionals who want to get started with SAS will benefit from this book. Those looking to prepare for the SAS certification exam will also find this book to be a useful resource. Some understanding of basic data management concepts will help you get the most out of this book.
With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-10).
| Chapter | Software required | OS required |
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| All | SAS University Edition Note | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
We also provide a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. Click here to download it.
Harish Gulati is a consultant, analyst, modeler, and trainer based in London. He has 16 years of financial, consulting, and project management experience across leading banks, management consultancies, and media hubs. He enjoys demystifying his complex line of work in his spare time. This has led him to be an author and orator at analytical forums. His published books include SAS for Finance by Packt and Role of a Data Analyst, published by the British Chartered Institute of IT (BCS). He has an MBA in brand communications and a degree in psychology.
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