CHAPTER 1

Getting Started Using SAS Software

1.1    The SAS Language

1.2    SAS Data Sets

1.3    DATA and PROC Steps

1.4    The DATA Step's Built-in Loop

1.5    Choosing a Mode for Submitting SAS Programs

1.6    Windows and Commands in the SAS Windowing Environment

1.7    Submitting a Program in the SAS Windowing Environment

1.8    Reading the SAS Log

1.9    Viewing Your Results

1.10  SAS Data Libraries

1.11  Viewing Data Sets in the Viewtable Window

1.12  Viewing the Properties of Data Sets with SAS Explorer

1.13  Using SAS System Options

 

1.1 The SAS Language

Many software applications are either menu driven, or command driven (enter a command—see the result). SAS is neither. With SAS, you use statements to write a series of instructions ...

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