[Grad-Cap Icon] Training

Date	Time
Tue 10/11/2016	1:00pm - 4:30pm

SAS software is used for statistical analysis and reporting. SAS Data Management introduces learning to program the SAS Data Step.

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

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Data step operation
• Create and redefine variables
• Use SAS functions
• Use IF-THEN-ELSE statements
• Use DO groups
• Group observations
• Subset data
• Use SAS dates

This course does not cover any statistical procedures or discuss how to interpret statistical results.

This course is taught using SAS 9.4 for Windows. Most of the material covered is applicable to using SAS on other platforms, such as UNIX or LINUX.

Online Course Option:

• SAS Data Management [Online Equivalent]
  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. It is also available for free online viewing at Safari Books Online (sign in with your VCU email address and password).

  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:

  John Matro
  (804) 827-0394
  jmatro@vcu.edu