Reading External Data Files Using SAS: Examples Handbook [Paperback]

Michele M. Burlew (Author)

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Publication Date: October 21, 2002

At your fingertips--valuable examples that will reduce your programming time! Reading External Data Files Using SAS: Examples Handbook is packed with examples that illustrate the many common issues you face when reading external data files. Whether you need to handle a variety of input styles (list, column, formatted, and named), accommodate external file features, or use different methods for reading the data, you're sure to find examples in this book that address your coding requirements. The examples illustrate techniques that range from simple to complex, and you can easily copy, modify, and reuse them. Topics include understanding the different styles of SAS input, reading external files of different structures, reading nonstandard external files, using operating system-specific features to read external files, importing external files with the Import Wizard and external file interface, and using access methods to read data. Let these examples save you time when reading external data files into SAS!

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"Every programmer and analyst is at some point faced with the daunting task of reading data in an unfamiliar format. The author has clearly had experience with different platforms, file structures, and data formats, and shares her expertise with her readers." --Marge Scerbo, University of Hawaii ITS<br /><br />"The beginning SAS programmer will get a solid understanding of the numerous data structures that SAS can read. The seasoned SAS programmer will find the book an excellent reference and a time saver. If you like to learn by following examples, we highly recommend this book." --Ginger Carey, University of Hawaii ITS<br /><br />"The title says it all. The examples in this handbook will assist beginning and intermediate SAS programmers create SAS data sets that accurately represent the raw data file(s) whether simple or complex." --Karol Katz, M.S., Yale University School of Medicine<br /><br />The author shares her expertise with different platforms, file structures, and data formats, making reading unfamiliar formats easier for programmers. -- Marge Scerbo, University of Hawaii ITS<br /><br />The handbook examples assist beginning and intermediate SAS® programmers create data sets that represent simple or complex raw data files. -- Karol Katz, M.S., Yale University School of Medicine<br /><br />We highly recommend this book if you learn by example. Beginning and seasoned SAS® programmers will benefit tremendously. --Ginger Carey, University of Hawaii ITS

"The title says it all. The examples in this handbook will assist beginning and intermediate SAS programmers create SAS data sets that accurately represent the raw data file(s) whether simple or complex." --Karol Katz, M.S., Yale University School of Medicine

"The beginning SAS programmer will get a solid understanding of the numerous data structures that SAS can read. The seasoned SAS programmer will find the book an excellent reference and a time saver. If you like to learn by following examples, we highly recommend this book." --Ginger Carey, University of Hawaii ITS

About the Author

The author of Debugging SAS Programs: A Handbook of Tools and Techniques as well as SAS Macro Programming Made Easy, Michele Burlew is a self-employed SAS programmer with more than 20 years of experience. She specializes in designing and programming a variety of SAS applications, and she has expertise in using many SAS products. Michele's extensive experience in developing programs and working with end users gives her keen insight into the needs of SAS software users.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: SAS Publishing (October 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590471156
• ISBN-13: 978-1590471159
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,139,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book has a lot of good examples, fully explained and well thought out structure. It's a must have for anyone that works with SAS and reads in external data. There are a lot of good tricks to be learned here, so please don't pass this one up. Add this to your arsenal today. ;)