\u003ci\u003eThe SAS\u003csup\u003e®\u003c/sup\u003e Certified Specialist Prep Guide: Base Programming Using SAS\u003csup\u003e®\u003c/sup\u003e 9.4\u003c/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\n\nThis prep guide is for both new and experienced SAS users, and it covers all the objectives that are tested on the exam. \n\u003cp\u003e\nNew 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\u003csup\u003e®\u003c/sup\u003e 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. \nAll exam topics are covered in these chapters: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\tSetting Up Practice Data\n\u003cli\u003e\tBasic Concepts\n\u003cli\u003e\tAccessing Your Data\n\u003cli\u003e\tCreating SAS Data Sets\n\u003cli\u003e\tIdentifying and Correcting SAS Language Errors\n\u003cli\u003e\tCreating Reports\n\u003cli\u003e\tUnderstanding DATA Step Processing\n\u003cli\u003e\tBY-Group Processing\n\u003cli\u003e\tCreating and Managing Variables\n\u003cli\u003e\tCombining SAS Data Sets\n\u003cli\u003e\tProcessing Data with DO Loops\n\u003cli\u003e\tSAS Formats and Informats\n\u003cli\u003e\tSAS Date, Time, and Datetime Values\n\u003cli\u003e\tUsing Functions to Manipulate Data \n\u003cli\u003e\tProducing Descriptive Statistics \n\u003cli\u003e\tCreating Output\n\u003cli\u003e\tPractice Programming Scenarios (Workbook)\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e
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