The SAS® Certified Specialist Prep Guide: Base Programming Using SAS® 9.4 prepares you to take the new SAS 9.4 Base Programming -- Performance-Based Exam. This is the official guide by the SAS Global Certification Program. This prep guide is for both new and experienced SAS users, and it covers all the objectives that are tested on the exam. \n New in this edition is a workbook whose sample scenarios require you to write code to solve problems and answer questions. Answers for the chapter quizzes and solutions for the sample scenarios in the workbook are included. You will also find links to exam objectives, practice exams, and other resources such as the Base SAS® glossary and a list of practice data sets. Major topics include importing data, creating and modifying SAS data sets, and identifying and correcting both data syntax and programming logic errors. All exam topics are covered in these chapters: \n\n Setting Up Practice Data \n Basic Concepts \n Accessing Your Data \n Creating SAS Data Sets \n Identifying and Correcting SAS Language Errors \n Creating Reports \n Understanding DATA Step Processing \n BY-Group Processing \n Creating and Managing Variables \n Combining SAS Data Sets \n Processing Data with DO Loops \n SAS Formats and Informats \n SAS Date, Time, and Datetime Values \n Using Functions to Manipulate Data \n Producing Descriptive Statistics \n Creating Output \n Practice Programming Scenarios (Workbook)

The official guide by the SAS Global Certification Program, SAS Certified Professional Prep Guide: Advanced Programming Using SAS 9.4 prepares you to take the new SAS 9.4 Advanced Programming Performance-Based Exam. \n New in this edition is a workbook whose sample scenarios require you to write code to solve problems and answer questions. Answers to the chapter quizzes and solutions to the sample scenarios in the workbook are included. You will also find links to exam objectives, practice exams, and other resources such as the Base SAS Glossary and a list of practice data sets. Major topics include SQL processing, SAS macro language processing, and advanced SAS programming techniques. \n All exam topics are covered in the following chapters: \n SQL Processing with SAS \n\nPROC SQL Fundamentals \nCreating and Managing Tables \nJoining Tables Using PROC SQL \nJoining Tables Using Set Operators \n Using Subqueries \n Advanced SQL Techniques \n\n SAS Macro Language Processing \n\nCreating and Using Macro Variables \n Storing and Processing Text \nWorking with Macro Programs \nAdvanced Macro Techniques \n\n Advanced SAS Programming Techniques \n\nDefining and Processing Arrays \nProcessing Data Using Hash Objects \nUsing SAS Utility Procedures \nUsing Advanced Functions \n\n Practice Programming Scenarios (Workbook)

Must-have study guide for the SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS9: Regression and Modeling exam! Written for both new and experienced SAS programmers, the SAS® Certification Prep Guide: Statistical Business Analysis Using SAS®9 is an in-depth prep guide for the SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS9: Regression and Modeling exam. The authors step through identifying the business question, generating results with SAS, and interpreting the output in a business context. The case study approach uses both real and simulated data to master the content of the certification exam. Each chapter also includes a quiz aimed at testing the reader’s comprehension of the material presented. Major topics include:\n\nANOVA \nLinear Regression \nLogistic Regression \nInputs for Predictive Modeling \nModel Performance\n\nFor those new to statistical topics or those needing a review of statistical foundations, this book also serves as an excellent reference guide for understanding descriptive and inferential statistics.