Date Time
Mon 03/28/2016 1:00pm - 4:30pm

SAS software is used for statistical analysis and reporting. SAS File Management introduces reading data into SAS and working with multiple SAS tables.

Banner Users - Enterprise Guide, Web Report Studio, and integration of SAS with Banner WILL NOT be covered in this class.

Learning Objectives:

  • Read raw data using List Input and Column Input
  • Read existing SAS tables
  • Drop and keep variables
  • Create Permanent Libraries and Work Libraries
  • Understand the difference between Permanent Libraries and Work Libraries
  • Sort SAS tables
  • Append multiple SAS tables
  • Merge two SAS tables
Most of the material covered is applicable to using SAS on other platforms, such as LINUX or UNIX.



Online Course Option:

Prerequisites:

Due to licensing restrictions, only VCU faculty, staff and students may attend this class. VCU Medical Center employees are ineligible to attend this class.

Completion of SAS Overview class, SAS Overview [Online Equivalent] or equivalent experience.

"The Little SAS Book: A Primer" is used as an occasional reference during this course. Copies will be provided for use in class but cannot be removed from the classroom. Attendees may purchase their own copy from Amazon or SAS Publishing.

Banner Users - Enterprise Guide, Web Report Studio, and integration of SAS with Banner WILL NOT be covered in this class.
Cost:
$0.00
Sponsor:
Technology Services
Audience:
VCU Students, Faculty and Staff Only
Category:
Research/Searching, Statistics
Contact:
VCU helpIT Center
(804) 828-2227