SAS For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer Tech))

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 408 pages
• Published by: For Dummies
• Edition: 1st Edition June 12, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471788325
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471788324
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description

• Created in partnership with SAS, this book explores SAS, a business intelligence software that can be used in any business setting or enterprise for data delivery, reporting, data mining, forecasting, statistical analysis, and more
• SAS employee and technologist Stephen McDaniel combines real-world expertise and a friendly writing style to introduce readers to SAS basics
• Covers crucial topics such as getting various types of data into the software, producing reports, working with the data, basic SAS programming, macros, and working with SAS and databases

Back Cover Copy
Use SAS on the Web, in Excel or PowerPoint, and from your desktop

The fun and easy way to manage and analyze data

Need to get up and running with SAS? This plain-English guide offers information on all the SAS basics, including getting data into the software, generating reports, creating graphs, and sharing results. Step-by-step instructions and screenshots show you how to work with analytics, databases, reports, and queries.

• Gather and present data
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  Use the powerful analytics of SAS
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  Access SAS from Microsoft Office and the Web
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  Master SAS Enterprise Guide
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  Work with SAS and databases

Reader Reviews
SAS For Dummies, like all of the books in the Dummies series I've read, is an enjoyable to read, easy to understand introduction to a broad and complex topic. As some have mentioned, the focus of this book is not on "SAS programming." Rather it covers getting your analysis and reporting work done using some of the newer offerings from SAS in the "business intelligence" area, including Enterprise Guide and other products. There is, however, a helpful chapter on what kinds of programming tasks can be done by more advanced users and what long-time SAS programmers may miss. (For a good book on SAS programming, I'd recommend The Little SAS Book). Also included in SAS For Dummies is good coverage of data integration, "Stored Processes" for analysis and reporting, and 2 chapters on analytics. These 2 chapters are especially helpful as an introduction to difficult concepts. Overall, this book provides a helpful overview of getting your data manipulation, analysis, and reporting tasks done with SAS, and a no-nonsense, nuts and bolts understanding of some of the newest software from SAS.