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SAS Software Installation Guide

This is about SAS Interface, SAS introduction, and how to install SAS software for Student and self-learner.

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SAS FROM SCRATCH

Content:

•SAS Introduction
•Guide to install SAS studio
SAS INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS SAS?
SAS (Statistical Analysis System) is a statistical software used for data analysis and
for various other purposes such as data management, data mining, report writing,
statistical analysis, predictive analysis and data modelling. It is considered as
‘leader’ in Advanced Analytics Platform developed by SAS institute, an American
based company. It is widely used in different domains like retail, banking, finance,
insurance, medical and many other.
It has more than 200 components,
which includes:
• Base SAS – Basic procedures and data • SAS/QC – Quality control
management
• SAS/INSIGHT – Data mining
• SAS/STAT – Statistical analysis
• SAS/PH – Clinical trial analysis
• SAS/GRAPH – Graphics and presentation
• Enterprise Miner – data mining
• SAS/OR – Operations research
• SAS/ETS – Econometrics and Time Series • Enterprise Guide – GUI based code editor
Analysis & project manager
• SAS/IML – Interactive matrix language • SAS EBI – Suite of Business Intelligence
Applications
• SAS/AF – Applications facility
• SAS Grid Manager – Manager of SAS
grid computing environment
Below are the list of some of the common modules
or components which we will see as for now.
• BASE SAS: It is also known an Display Manager or SAS windowing environment. It is
the traditional Graphical User Interface which helps to create and execute SAS programs
in a variety of operating systems. It is used for data manipulation as filtering data,
selecting, renaming or removing columns etc.
• SAS/STAT: It is used for statistical modelling data. For example, analysis of variance,
linear regression, predictive modelling, Bayesian analysis, multivariate analysis,
standardisation etc.
• SAS/Access: It provides an interface which helps to fetch external files from different
sources like SQL Server, Teradata, Oracle database, Excel etc.
• SAS/Graph: It is a data visualization tool which creates high-impact visuals that gives a
quick and clear insight to decision makers to help them to understand the criticality of the
data.
• SAS/ETS: It is a software which is used for modelling data, forecasting and simulating
processes by using time series analysis.
SAS Software is available for free. Earlier, there was a SAS university edition which was needed to
install on your machine. Now it is not required since August 2021, as it got replaced with SAS
OnDemand for Academics. It is now more accessible and available for everyone-’Instructor’,
‘Student’, and ‘Individual Learners’. All you have to do just create an account on SAS OnDemand
for Academics site and then you go!. Below are the steps shown to access SAS OnDemand for
Academics:

STEP 1:

• First you need to go to the site


[Link]
[Link]
.Then click on the Access button (in orange
color) at the top right corner.
Step 2:

After clicking on Access you


will see a page where you will
be asked to sign.
If you don’t have SAS profile
then first you have to create
that on by clicking on ‘Don’t
have a SAS profile?’ as shown
in the picture
Step 3:
Once you click on ‘Don’t have
a SAS profile?’ you will land up
on a page like shown in the
picture
where you will be asked to fill a
form to create a profile.
After submitting the form , you
will receive an email asking to
activate your account. Click the
link in your email and activate
your SAS profile.
Step 4:
After activating your SAS
profile from your email, next
you need to set your
password.
Done! You have now created a
SAS profile.
Step 5:
Now click on the link
[Link]
ftware/on-demand-for-academ
[Link]
. again and now sign.
You will be directed to a web
portal.
Now, choose your home
region for registration.
Important! Take care with this
step. You cannot change your
home region after the
registration.
Step 6:
After clicking on ‘Sign in’
It will take you to the SAS
OnDemand for Academics
dashboard.

Click SAS Studio:


And here you go..
The SAS software will open!
Step 7:
The SAS software will open!
The page will look like this
The SAS Studio interface
contains:
• Code Editor which allows us
to write and modify data.
• LOG is a record where
information like ERROR,
WARNING, INFO, NOTE
and Process time appear.
• RESULT displays printed
output.
That’s it for now…

Common questions

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The transition to SAS OnDemand for Academics changed SAS access by moving from a locally installed SAS University Edition to a web-based platform, eliminating the need for software installation . Learners now access SAS through an online portal, promoting easier access to SAS resources and tools by simply creating and activating a SAS profile online .

As of August 2021, SAS OnDemand for Academics replaced the SAS University Edition, removing the need for installation on personal machines and making the software accessible online . This change simplifies access for educational and individual use, requiring just an account creation and internet access .

SAS OnDemand for Academics makes SAS software more accessible by allowing users such as instructors, students, and individual learners to access it online without needing installation . Users can create a SAS profile online, activate it via email, and access the software through a web-based portal . This eliminates the need for prior installation requirements, broadening its accessibility .

SAS/GRAPH creates high-impact visuals that make critical data more understandable and accessible to decision-makers . By transforming complex data into intuitive graphics, it facilitates quicker and more informed decision-making processes .

SAS consists of over 200 components, each serving specific purposes: Base SAS, known as the Display Manager, is used for data manipulation like filtering and selecting data . SAS/STAT is involved in statistical modeling such as linear regression and multivariate analysis . SAS/GRAPH creates high-impact data visualizations for clearer insights . SAS/ETS is used for time series analysis and forecasting . Other components include SAS/Access for data import from external sources and SAS/IML for interactive matrix operations .

The LOG in the SAS Studio interface records processing information such as ERROR, WARNING, INFO, and NOTE . This feature is significant for troubleshooting and for ensuring accuracy during data analysis, as it helps identify and resolve issues promptly .

SAS/ETS is designed for econometric modeling and forecasting by using time series analysis . It allows users to model data scenarios, forecast economic trends, and simulate processes, thereby supporting accurate economic predictions and strategy planning .

SAS contributes to various domains by providing specialized components tailored to sector-specific needs. In healthcare, components like SAS/PH are used for clinical trial analysis . In finance, SAS/ETS aids in econometrics and time series analysis, which are critical for financial forecasting and risk management . Its data mining and predictive modeling capabilities support decision-making processes across industries .

Selecting the correct home region during registration is critical because it cannot be altered post-registration . This likely affects access to regional servers or resources within SAS OnDemand for Academics, impacting data transfer speed and service availability .

SAS Studio's interface enhances user experience by integrating a Code Editor for data writing and modification, a LOG for recording essential processing notifications (ERROR, WARNING, INFO), and a RESULT display for output presentation . This design provides a comprehensive, user-friendly environment for efficient data management and analysis .

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