SAS 8 - Inputting Data and PROC SQL

Summary:

This course describes ways to create and manipulate SAS data sets, including an introduction to using the SQL procedure in SAS.

This lesson is part of our SAS 8 online training series which contains over 38 hours of self-paced courseware. Our web-based training provides 6 months of unlimited access.

Objectives:

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Describe various input styles used with the INPUT statement
• Use the INPUT and INFILE statements to handle external files
• Explain the basics of using SQL with SAS
• Use PROC SQL to query data sets and generate reports

Outline:

• Input Styles
• Reading External Files
• Introduction to SQL
• Using PROC SQL

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using SAS 8.

Prerequisites: None:

Technical Requirements:

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