STAT 124

SAS Base Programming Skills

Statistics College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Course Description

Base SAS programming skills, introductory statistical analysis and graphics, simulation of introductory statistical concepts.

When Taught

Spring Term

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 12: A, B, C, D, E, P, T, I (Inclusive grade rule)

Credit Hours

Min

1.5

Fixed

1.5

Lecture Hours

Fixed

1.5

Lab Hours

Fixed

1.5

Learning Outcomes

Title

Import and export raw data files

Learning Outcome

Import and export raw data files (e.g. text, excel, csv, etc.).  This includes different variable types (e.g. numeric, character, date, time, currency, etc.)

Title

Manipulate and transform data

Learning Outcome

Manipulate and transform data

Title

Create and combine SAS data sets

Learning Outcome

Create and combine SAS data sets

Title

Create reports

Learning Outcome

Create basic detail and summary reports using ODS and SAS procedures

Title

Debugging SAS code

Learning Outcome

Identify and correct data, syntax, and programming logic errors

Title

Use SAS statements and procedures

Learning Outcome

Use SAS statements and procedures to: Compute numerical statistics used in introductory statistics Create simple graphs and charts used in introductory statistics