SAS Statistics by Example

Chapter 3  Descriptive Statistics – Categorical Variables

Introduction

Computing Frequency Counts and Percentages

Computing Frequencies on a Continuous Variable

Using Formats to Group Observations

Histograms and Bar charts

Creating a Bar Chart Using PROC SGPLOT

Using ODS to Send Output to Alternate Destinations

Creating a Cross-Tabulation Table

Changing the Order of Values in a Frequency Table

Conclusions

Introduction

This chapter continues with methods of examining categorical variables. You will learn how to produce frequencies for single variables and then extend the process to create cross-tabulation tables. You will also learn several graphical approaches that are used with categorical variables. Finally, you will learn how to use SAS ...