SAS 8 Tutorial Combining and Updating Data Sets

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This SAS 8 Tutorial Training Course on Combining and Updating Data Sets is part of a 9 course, 38 hour online training series. This complete online training series can be purchased for only $59.95.



Length: 5 Hour

Summary:
This course presents various methods for combining and updating existing SAS data sets.

Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Create new data sets through concatenating, interleaving or merging observations
  • Update a master data set with values from a transaction data set
  • Manipulate a SAS data set in place
  • Read a data set twice
  • Determine the source of an observation
  • Combine portions of data sets
  • Read only certain observations
  • Access observations nonsequentially
Outline:
  • Concatenating Data Sets
  • Interleaving and Merging Data Sets
  • Updating with UPDATE
  • Updating with MODIFY
  • Using Other Techniques
Features:
  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
  • Online computer glossary
  • Online skill assessment testing
Applicability:

This course is for end users, programmers and business professionals who have an introductory level of experience with SAS.

Prerequisites: None

Technical Requirements: (Minimum)
  • Computer: 200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video
  • Operating System: Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, or XP.
  • Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k.
  • Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required.
  • Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
  • JavaScript must be enabled.
  • Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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