Workshop Series: Using SAS for Data Analysis
Need to learn the foundations of using SAS data analysis software? Come to this workshop series!
SAS 1 – Introduction to SAS Statistical Software
Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 3:00pm – 4:00pm, Library North Classroom 2 (2nd floor, above Saxby’s) – REGISTER HERE
SAS 1 will give a foundation for using SAS statistical software. Participants will learn:
- how to navigate inside SAS enterprise,
- how to use the control panel,
- where to find datasets offered by SAS,
- how to import and read raw data into SAS, and
- how to create a SAS table from a CSV file.
Prerequisites: Understanding of basic statistical concepts and procedures is assumed.
SAS 2 – Data Manipulation
Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 3:00pm – 4:00pm, Library North Classroom 2 (2nd floor, above Saxby’s) – REGISTER HERE
SAS 2 will explore data manipulation in SAS statistical software. Participants will learn:
- how to create new columns,
- how to edit tables,
- how to format values of different data types,
- how to filter data, and
- how to merge tables.
Prerequisites: SAS 1 workshop or equivalent experience. Understanding of basic statistical concepts and procedures is assumed.
SAS 3 – Data Analysis and Visualization
Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 3:00pm – 4:00pm, Library North Classroom 2 (2nd floor, above Saxby’s) – REGISTER HERE
SAS 3 will explore data analysis and visualization in SAS statistical software. Participants will learn:
- where to find different statistical analysis tools in SAS, and
- how to generate different graphs.
Prerequisites: Both the SAS 1 and SAS 2 workshops, or equivalent experience. Understanding of basic statistical concepts and procedures is assumed.
Presenter: Ximin Mi, our Business Data Services Librarian
Questions? Ask Ximin Mi.
DISCLAIMER: This workshop series is for only the mechanical understanding of doing analysis in SAS. You will not receive advice on what statistical tests to run, statistical training, etc.