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Kim WilsonDecember 10, 2019 1

The DATA step remains a popular way to create and manipulate SAS data sets. Whether you are reshaping a data set entirely or simply assigning values to a new variable, there are numerous tips and tricks that you can use to save time and keystrokes.

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Data Visualization | Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Leonid BatkhanDecember 9, 2019 32

How to compare SAS data tables for common/uncommon columns

SAS' Leonid Batkhan shows you how to compare SAS data sets that include common and uncommon columns. You'll learn how to check mark commonalities and color-code differences in data tables side-by-side columns and add a comments field to see greater detail.

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Shelley SessomsDecember 4, 2019 0

Gifts to give the SAS fan in your life

If you’re like me, you struggle to buy gifts. Most folks in my inner circle already have everything they need and most of what they want. Most folks, that is, except the tech-lovers. That’s because there’s always something new on the horizon. There’s always a new gadget or program. Or

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Programming Tips | SAS Administrators

Joe FurbeeDecember 3, 2019 0

developer.sas.com 2.0: More than just a pretty interface

Site relaunches with improved content, organization and navigation. In 2016, a cross-divisional SAS team created developer.sas.com. Their mission: Build a bridge between SAS (and our software) and open source developers. The initial effort made available basic information about SAS® Viya® and integration with open source technologies. In June 2018, the

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Analytics | Programming Tips

Yinliang WuNovember 27, 2019 5

Implementing HMA, WMA & SMA with 27 lines of SAS code

With time series data analysis, we can apply moving average methods to predict data points without seasonality. This includes Simple Average (SA), Simple Moving Average (SMA), Weighted Moving Average (WMA), Exponential Moving Average (EMA), etc. For series with a trend but without seasonality, we can use linear, non-linear and autoregressive

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Samantha GidlowNovember 25, 2019 0

Are you a SAS certified professional?

The SAS Global Certification Program started in 1999 and has issued over 150,000 credentials to SAS users. Today, the program offers 23 different credentials across seven categories.

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Ron CodyNovember 12, 2019 5

Testing the Assumption of Normality for Parametric Tests

The t-test is a very useful test that compares one variable (perhaps blood pressure) between two groups. T-tests are called t-tests because the test results are all based on t-values. T-values are an example of what statisticians call test statistics. A test statistic is a standardized value that is calculated

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Ron CodyNovember 6, 2019 12

Making your SAS code more readable

Learn about best-selling SAS author Ron Cody's programming standards.

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Grace WhiteisNovember 5, 2019 1

How to make the most of arrays with SAS® software and streamline your programming

Grace Whiteis of SAS Technical Support shows you how to capitalize on arrays using SAS software -- and streamline your code, whether it involves arrays or not.

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Joe FurbeeOctober 31, 2019 0

Append tables in SAS® Viya® with REST APIs – a treat, no tricks

While growing up in the 80's, I watched The Golden Girls on TV with my Grandma Betty. Now, when my sister visits, we binge watch reruns on TV Land. I was excited when I saw for this Halloween, you could buy Golden Girls costumes! Too bad they sold out right

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