Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - Data Step Versus Proc Step

The video tutorial explains the differences between the data step and proc step in SAS. The data step is primarily used for creating and manipulating datasets, while the proc step is specialized for processing and analyzing datasets to produce statistics, reports, charts, and plots. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the data step as it is the primary method for working with SAS datasets. It also introduces common procedures like proc print and highlights the distinct roles of data and proc steps in SAS programming.

What is the primary purpose of the data step in SAS?

• To analyze data for statistical insights

• To produce reports and charts

• To create and manipulate datasets

• To generate plots and graphs

Which statement is used to start a data step in SAS?

• Input statement

• Proc statement

• Data statement

• Cards statement

What is the main function of the proc step in SAS?

• To process and analyze datasets

• To manipulate data

• To create datasets

• To input data into SAS

How can you identify the use of a proc step in a script?

• It starts with a data statement

• It starts with a proc statement

• It includes an input statement

• It ends with a cards statement

What follows a proc statement in SAS?

• The output format

• The input data

• The name of the procedure

• The name of the dataset