Chapter 9: The Top N Report

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Step 1: Exploring the Problem

Step 2: Creating the SAS Program

Step 3: Creating the Custom Task

Examining the Top N Report Solution

Chapter Summary

The Top N report is pervasive in our society. From the Billboard Hot 100 to The New York Times Best Seller list to the Forbes 400 Richest People in America, the Top N report is a medium that everyone understands. It answers the question, “Which are the top that stand out from the rest?”

Businesses rely on reports like the Top N every day. It begins with what seem like simple questions.

  • Who are our top 10 customers, measured by amount of sales?
  • Who are the 10 most effective sales associates in each region?
  • Which ...

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