Robert Allison's SAS/GRAPH: Beyond the Basics collects examples that demonstrate a variety of techniques you can use to create custom graphs using SAS/GRAPH software. To celebrate the book’s publication, we asked Robert to tell us more about why he loves SAS/GRAPH. Here’s what he had to say:
- A graph is a lot easier to understand than raw data. (This is true for a few data points, or thousands of data points.)
- “Visual Analytics” will be very important in the future.
- Simple default graphs are ok … but if you can customize the graphs to be more “targeted,” this makes it easier for you to find what you’re looking for in the graph.
- SAS/GRAPH is the #1 best software I know of for creating custom graphs!
Written for the SAS programmer with experience using Base SAS to work with data, the book features examples that can be used in a variety of industry sectors. They include: Customizing a Map, a Custom Waterfall Chart, Plotting Data on Floor Plans, GIF Animations, and an Advanced Dashboard.
Robert is a big fan of the software and he certainly knows his stuff when it comes to SAS/GRAPH. We’re big fans of Robert and his new book. Find out what other techniques you can learn, read a free chapter, and get your copy today!
