Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - Data Set Options

The video tutorial explains how to use data set options in SAS to control data processing. It covers the keep and rename options for managing variables, and demonstrates how to print specific observations using the obs and first obs options. These tools help manage large datasets efficiently.

What is the primary purpose of data set options in SAS?

• To delete data sets

• To increase the size of data sets

• To provide control over data manipulation

• To make data sets mandatory

Which option allows you to retain only specific variables in a SAS data set?

• Drop

• Filter

• Keep

• Select

How can you rename a variable in a SAS data set?

• Using the 'alter' option

• Using the 'change' option

• Using the 'rename' option

• Using the 'modify' option

What does the 'obs' option control in a SAS data set?

• The data set name

• The number of observations printed

• The data set size

• The number of variables

Which option would you use to start printing from a specific row in a SAS data set?

• Startrow

• Beginobs

• Firstobs

• Initrow