SAS for Dummies - 3rd Edition by Chris Hemedinger (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Become data-savvy with the widely used data and AI software

Data and analytics are essential for any business, giving insight into what's working, what can be improved, and what else needs to be done. SAS software helps you make sure you're doing data right, with a host of data management, reporting, and analysis tools. SAS For Dummies teaches you the essentials, helping you navigate this statistical software and turn information into value. In this book, learn how to gather data, create reports, and analyze results. You'll also discover how SAS machine learning and AI can help deliver decisions based on data. Even if you're brand new to data and analytics, this easy-to-follow guide will turn you into an SAS power user.

• Become familiar with the most popular SAS applications, including SAS 9 and SAS Viya
• Connect to data, organize your information, and adopt sound data security practices
• Get a primer on working with data sets, variables, and statistical analysis
• Explore and analyze data through SAS programming and rich application interfaces
• Create and share graphs interactive visualizations to deliver insights

This is the perfect Dummies guide for new SAS users looking to improve their skills--in any industry and for any organization size.

From the Back Cover

Unlock the value in your organization's data with SAS

SAS software offers data and analytics functionality that delivers valuable insights into the nuts and bolts of your business. In SAS For Dummies, you'll learn to navigate this comprehensive collection of apps and programs that transforms raw data into value. From the fundamentals of data gathering, report creation, and results analysis to AI and data organization--this book is the perfect resource for SAS newbies and experts alike.

Inside...

• Learn SAS 9 and SAS Viya^(R)
• Secure your business' data
• Organize your information
• Analyze variables and data sets
• Discover SAS programming
• Create informative visualizations
• Share graphs and reports
• Use the latest AI-based tools

About the Author

Chris Hemedinger is the author of previous editions of SAS For Dummies. He's also the Director of SAS User Engagement, facilitating the activities of online communities, user groups, tech newsletters, tutorials, and webinars with a focus on SAS software.