Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - Importing SPSS File with SAS Language

This video tutorial demonstrates how to import an SPSS file into SAS using the PROC IMPORT procedure. It covers the steps to locate the file, specify the output name, and verify the import using PROC CONTENTS. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of checking the imported data for accuracy, ensuring all observations and variables are correctly transferred.

What is one advantage of using SAS over SPSS as mentioned in the video?

• SAS has better data import capabilities.

• SAS is cheaper than SPSS.

• SAS has more graphical options.

• SAS is more user-friendly.

What is the first step in the PROC IMPORT procedure?

• Checking the number of variables.

• Running the PROC CONTENTS procedure.

• Finding the file location.

• Naming the output file.

What is the purpose of using PROC CONTENTS after importing data?

• To verify the number of observations and variables imported.

• To delete unnecessary variables.

• To rename the dataset.

• To export the data to another format.

How many variables were successfully imported in the example?

• 7

• 8

• 6

• 5

What does the PROC CONTENTS procedure help identify?

• The size of the imported file.

• The location of the imported file.

• Any observations that were deleted during import.

• The file format of the imported data.