SAS Programming for Researchers and Social Scientists [Paperback]

Paul E. (Elliot) Spector (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 20, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0761922687 | ISBN-13: 978-0761922681 | Edition: 2

New features in this edition include:

*New sections on debugging in each chapter that provide advice about common errors

*End of chapter Debugging Exercises that offer readers the chance to practice spotting the errors in the sample programs

*New section in Chapter 1 on how to use the interface, including how to work with three separate windows, where to write the program, executing the program, managing the program files, and using the F key

*Five new appendices, including a Glossary of Programming Terms, A Summary of SAS Language Statements, A Summary of SAS PROCs, Information Sources for SAS PROCs, and Corrections for the Debugging Exercises

*Plus, a link to Spector's online SAS course!

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Just what the novice SAS programmer needs, particularly those who have no real programming experience. For example, branching is one of the more difficult programming commands for students to implement and the author does an excellent job of explaining this topic clearly and at a basic level. A big plus is the Common Errors section since students will definitely encounter errors." 

(Robert Pavur )

"Spector has done an excellent job in explaining a somewhat difficult topic in a clear and concise manner. I like the fact that screen captures are included. It allows students to better follow what is being described in the book in relation to what is on the screen." 

(Philip Craiger )

About the Author

http://chuma.cas.usf.edu/~spector/

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 2 edition (April 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761922687
• ISBN-13: 978-0761922681
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #930,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars too simplistic, March 9, 2007

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L. Despin (Laramie, WY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SAS Programming for Researchers and Social Scientists (Paperback)

After getting this book from the library, I quickly learned that this book spends far too much time on the basic statistics and not nearly enough on what I actually want to do. When "complex statistics" includes one-way ANOVA, covered in about 1 page, I know the book isn't going to be helpful on its own.