Last week we learned about using macros in SAS. To be honest, in the beginning, I found it really difficult, but after reviewing it few times even after submitting my assignment, I now feel a bit more comfortable using it. But then again, classes are moving very fast; we’re jumping from one topic to another …
My first introduction to Macro was in Microsoft Excel with VBA Macros. I haven’t used it extensively, but my last job required me to work with macros on few occasions. But, to be honest, I didn’t really liked working with macros then as most of the macros I worked with were created by someone else, …
This week had a good surprise. We learned about data wrangling in SAS using SQL language. I wasn’t expecting to learn SQL in the MSBA program as the program is primarily focused on SAS and R languages. So I was surprised and glad that we get to learn a bit of SQL as well, as …
It’s my second week of learning to program in SAS. This week, we were introduced to the process of Data Wrangling. Data Wrangling is the process of acquiring, shaping transforming and cleansing data for analysis. The image below serves as a good guideline of the analytical process to follow in creating models for solving almost …
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