SAS Learning Post
Technical tips and tricks from SAS instructors, authors and other SAS experts.![Visualizing the 500 biggest corporations in the US](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sastraining/files/2015/09/fortune500_2015.png)
Every year, Fortune magazine compiles a list of the 500 largest US corporations - called the Fortune 500. Their list was a bit difficult to digest in text-form, so I thought I'd try using some maps & graphs on the data ... For a map analysis, I thought it would
![Don’t ignore the next great analytic competitive advantage](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sastraining/files/2015/09/Andy_Pulkstenis.jpg)
This guest post was written by Andy Pulkstenis, Director of Advanced Analytics for State Farm Insurance. He leads a team of advanced analytics professionals providing statistical analysis and predictive modeling support for the enterprise across a variety of business units. His background includes more than a decade of experience improving
![25 Reasons to Write a Book with SAS Press](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sastraining/files/2015/09/120084856.jpg)
As we continue our celebration of 25 years of SAS Press, I thought I’d share 25 reasons why you should write a book with us and become a SAS Press author. It’s not all work; we also have fun through this enriching journey from idea to print! Here’s our top
![I'm a data guy, not a basketball fan!](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sastraining/files/2015/09/nba_elo_warriors.png)
I get several requests and recommendations for analyzing sports data. I'm not a big sports fan ... but when did I ever let that stop me! When I find interesting data, I like to graph it! Before we get into the nitty-gritty data analysis, here is a picture of my friend Jennifer's daughter
![Beyond the Credential: Humans behind the exams](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sastraining/files/2015/09/SMEs_Graphic.jpg)
What is your first reaction to this question: “How would you like to take an exam today?” If you are like most people, you probably responded in a not so positive way. Maybe your brow furrowed, you physically leaned away from your computer (and this article), or your stomach knotted
![Forecasting more than just your odds in Las Vegas](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sastraining/files/2015/09/LasVegas.jpg)
In October I will be at the Analytics 2015 conference in Las Vegas. I’ve never been to Las Vegas before. People tell me that if you are better than average in forecasting where a small ball will end up after it’s been spinning for a while in a dish with