Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - SAS Syntax

The video tutorial introduces SAS programming, focusing on syntax rules, including semicolons and comments, handling quotation marks, and formatting practices. It emphasizes the importance of consistent coding style and provides guidelines for writing readable and error-free SAS code.

What are the two main steps in a SAS program?

• Data step and proc step

• Input step and output step

• Read step and write step

• Compile step and execute step

What is a common mistake new SAS users make regarding semicolons?

• Using semicolons at the start of a statement

• Placing semicolons in the middle of a statement

• Using multiple semicolons in a single line

• Forgetting to use semicolons at the end of a statement

Which of the following is a correct way to add comments in SAS?

• Using # at the beginning of the line

• Using // at the beginning of the line

• Using -- at the beginning of the line

• Using * at the beginning and a semicolon at the end

How should you handle character variables in SAS?

• Use parentheses around them

• Use curly braces around them

• Use apostrophes or quotation marks around them

• Use brackets around them

What should you do if you use an apostrophe in a title in SAS?

• Use a backslash before the apostrophe

• Use quotation marks around the title

• Use a semicolon after the apostrophe

• Use double apostrophes

Which of the following is true about SAS formatting?

• Extra lines between statements are ignored

• SAS is case sensitive

• Indentation is crucial in SAS

• Statements cannot span multiple lines

What is recommended for best results in writing SAS programs?

• Ignore indentation completely

• Maintain consistent formatting

• Avoid using semicolons

• Use random capitalization