Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - List Input

The video tutorial discusses SAS input types, focusing on list input, its rules, and limitations. It explains how informats can address these limitations and introduces column input as an alternative. The tutorial provides examples and highlights the importance of proper data formatting in SAS.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main SAS input types?

• Graphical input

• List input

• Column input

• Formatted input

What is a key requirement for using list input in SAS?

• Data must be in alphabetical order

• Data must be in numerical order

• Data must be separated by spaces

• Data must be separated by commas

How should missing data be indicated when using list input?

• With a blank space

• With a period

• With a dash

• With a zero

What is a limitation of list input when dealing with character data?

• Character data must be in lowercase

• Character data must be numeric

• Character data cannot exceed 8 characters

• Character data must be in uppercase

Why might list input not be suitable for files containing dates?

• Dates require special formatting

• Dates must be in the future

• Dates must be in a specific timezone

• Dates must be in the past