Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - SCAN Function

This video tutorial explains the scan function, demonstrating its use with the catX function to extract first and last names from a concatenated string. The instructor uses a consistent example to illustrate how to apply the scan function effectively, highlighting common mistakes and providing clear steps to avoid them. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the interaction between scan and catX functions for efficient data manipulation.

What is the output when scanning for the last name using the scan function?

What common mistake do people make when using the scan function?