Ultimate Statistical Analysis System (SAS) for Data Analytics

Book excerpt: TAGLINE Elevate Your Data Analytics Skills, Optimize Workflows, and Drive Informed Decision-Making Across the Spectrum of Data Professions! KEY FEATURES ● Solve practical problems using SAS with real-world case studies that provide hands-on experience. ● Clear, step-by-step tutorials that guide you through various SAS procedures, ensuring easy understanding and application. ● Explore an extensive range of SAS capabilities, from basic data management to advanced analytics and reporting techniques. DESCRIPTION The "Ultimate Statistical Analysis System (SAS) for Data Analytics" is your go-to resource for mastering SAS, a powerful software suite for statistical analysis. This comprehensive book covers everything from the basics of SAS for data professionals to advanced topics like clustering analysis and association rules. With practical examples and clear explanations, this book equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles as data scientists, analysts, researchers, and more. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a solid foundation in SAS or an experienced user seeking to expand your proficiency, this handbook has something for everyone. You'll learn essential techniques for importing, cleaning, and visualizing data, as well as conducting hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and inferential statistics. Advanced topics like SAS programming concepts and generating reports are also covered in detail, providing readers with the tools to tackle complex data challenges with confidence. With its accessible writing style and emphasis on real-world applications, this book is a practical guide that empowers readers to unlock the full potential of their data. Whether you're analyzing customer behavior, optimizing business processes, or conducting academic research, this handbook will be your trusted companion on the journey to mastering SAS and making informed decisions based on data-driven insights. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Master the skills to import, clean, and transform data using SAS's powerful data manipulation tools. ● Gain the ability to conduct hypothesis testing to build regression models to analyze data relationships. ● Learn to design and produce compelling data visualizations that effectively communicate your data findings. ● Develop proficiency in advanced SAS programming techniques to tackle intricate analytical tasks. ● Discover the use of clustering analysis and association rules to identify meaningful patterns and relationships in your data. ● Generate professional reports to clearly present your analytical results. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book is ideal for data professionals, analysts, researchers, and anyone seeking to enhance their statistical analysis skills with SAS. Prior familiarity with basic statistical concepts and some experience with data analysis tools would be beneficial for readers to fully leverage the content of this handbook. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to SAS for Data Professionals 2. Data Import and Export in SAS 3. Data Cleaning and Transformation 4. Data Visualizations with SAS 5. Hypothesis Testing and Regression Analysis 6. Descriptive and Inferential Statistics 7. Advanced SAS Programming Concepts 8. Clustering Analysis with PROC CLUSTER 9. Association Rules in SAS 10. Generating Reports in SAS Index