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11. What are the functions which are used for Character handling functions?
UPCASE and LOWCASE are the functions which are used for character handling
functions.
These are described in SAS online reference guide and on SAS community.
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35. Explain what is SAS? What are the functions does it performs?
SAS i.e. Statistical Analysis System is a combined set of software solutions which
helps user to analyze data.
39. In SAS explain which statement does not perform automatic conversions in
comparisons?
By using WHERE statements automatic conversions can�t be performed because WHERE
statement variables exist in the data set.
40. Mention what is the difference between nodupkey and nodup options?
The identical observations are checked and removed through NODUP option. NODUPKEY
option checks for all BY variable values and if found, it will eliminate that.
41. Explain what is the use of function Proc summary?
Proc Summary is same as Proc Means i.e. it will give descriptive statistics but it
will not give output as default, we have to give an option print then only it will
give the output.
42. Explain what does PROC print, and PROC contents are used for?
PROC print outputs a listing of the values of some or all of the variables in a SAS
data set. PROC contents tells the structure of the data set rather than the data
values.
Str1 = �my�;
Str2 = �dog�;
Result = TRIM (Str1)(Str2);
Result = �mydog�
54. What is Program Data Vector (PDV) and what are its functions?
PDV is a logical area in the memory
58. How can we minimize space requirement for the huge data set in SAS for window?
When you are working with large data sets, you can do the following steps to reduce
space requirements.