STAT 480: Intro to SAS Summer 2022
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STAT 480: Intro to SAS
Summer 2022
Course Overview
This course introduces students to basic knowledge in programming, data management, and exploratory data analysis using SAS software. Students are provided the opportunity to learn a comprehensive set of SAS data-related techniques through lessons, demonstrations, and homework assignments. The material covered in Stat 480, in conjunction with the material covered in the sequel course Stat 481, is designed to prepare students for taking the SAS Version 9 Base Programming Certification Exam (http://support.sas.com/certify/creds/index.html) .
Course prerequisites
Although Stat 480 is designed for all students, students are expected to have knowledge at least at the elementary statistics level (e.g., STAT 200). Although the primary focus of this course is to learn
how to use the SAS programming language to manage and manipulate data, the course also addresses the computation of some descriptive statistics.
Note: Students who have not had prior experience with a computer programming language should expect to spend more time on this course than those who have had prior experience.
Course Goals
The goals of the course are:(http://support.sas.com/certify/creds/index.html)
1. to introduce you to basic programming constructs, such as assignment statements and if/then/else statements
2. to learn how to program in the SAS software application
3. to provide you with an understanding of how the SAS application can be used effectively to manage, manipulate and analyze data
4. to learn a basic set of good programming practices
Prerequisite Skills
Although Stat 480 is designed for all students, students are expected to have knowledge at least at the elementary statistics level (e.g., STAT 200). Although the primary focus of this course is to learn how to use the SAS programming language to manage and manipulate data, the course also addresses the computation of some descriptive statistics.
Note: Students who have not had prior experience with a computer programming language should expect to spend more time on this course than those who have had prior experience.
Students who do not meet these prerequisites after being informed in writing by the instructor may be dis-enrolled during the first 10-day free add-drop period. If you have not completed the listed prerequisites, then promptly consult with the instructor if you have not done so already.
Required Materials
In order to take this course, you need:
an active Penn State Access Account ID and password
access to a Windows PC that has internet access, SAS, and Microsoft Word
you will need (or at least want!) to purchase your own copy of SAS. SAS 9.4 can be purchased
through Penn State's Software Store (http://software.psu.edu/) the price is normally $47, but is currently for free. You will need to have your 9 digit PSU ID number handy when you make this order.
A Note to MAC users. You could attempt to use a MAC computer and Virtual PC software to run SAS. However, SAS does not guarantee the outcome. You are, therefore, strongly discouraged from using anything but a Windows PC for this course.
There is no required textbook for this course. The lesson pages of the course will be the major source of materials used in this class. However, you may find that the following books would serve as a good reference in the future:
Delwiche, Lora D. and Susan J. Slaughter (2003), The Little SAS Book, Third Edition. Cary, NC: SAS Institute, Inc. ISBN: 1-59047-333-7
Cody, Ronald P. and Jeffrey K. Smith (2006), Applied Statistics and the SAS Programming Language, Fifth Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 0- 13- 146532-5
SAS Institute Inc. (2011), SAS Certification Prep Guide: Base Programming for SAS 9 . Cary, NC: SAS Institute, Inc. ISBN: 978- 1-60764-924-3
If you come across another book that you are considering buying, and you want my opinion of the book, please don't hesitate to ask. Additionally, online material of SAS documentation (SAS 9.4) can be found at http://support.sas.com/documentation/94/index.html () .
Technical requirements
For this course, for "frustration free" computing, we recommend that you have access to a computer with the following technical requirements:
Operating
System
Processor
Memory
Hard Drive Space
Browser
Windows 7 Professional or later, with the latest service packs. The SAS Institute does not support the installation of SAS on any Windows Home editions.
Pentium 4, 2-GHz or higher
512 MB of RAM or higher
2 GB free disk space
Windows: Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Opera, or Firefox
Mac OS X: Firefox 1.0 or higher
Note: Cookies, Java and JavaScript must be enabled.
AOL users should upgrade to the latest version or connect through AOL and then use one of the browsers listed above.
Pop-up blockers should be configured to permit new windows from Penn State web sites.
Plug-ins
Software
Acrobat Reader [Download from Adobe
Quicktime Player [Download from Apple (http://www.apple.com/quicktime) ]
Adobe Flash [Download from Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/downloads/)]
SAS 9.4 (or 9.3 or 9.2)
Microsoft Word
Modem broadband (cable or DSL) connection recommended
Printer graphics-capable (inkjet or laser printer)
Monitor/Video
Technical Requirements
Please review the Technical Requirement of Online Courses page (https://online.stat.psu.edu/statprogram/orientation/technology/specs) on the department's online courses website. For who to contact with technical issues please visit the Support and Technical Help page on the Department of Statistics website. For who to contact with technical issues please visit the
Proctored Exams [if applicable]
In this class, you will take your exams remotely and they will be proctored by a service called Honorlock® . Review the Student Quick-Guide, which is available in the modules tab, for instructions on how to use Honorlock® . Please log in as soon as possible to set up your profile. You will not be able to schedule exams until your profile is complete. Honorlock® system requirements are:
Desktop computer or laptop (tablets, Chromebooks, and cell phones do not meet requirements) Webcam and microphone (built-in or external).
Connection to network with sufficient internet speed: at least 2 Mbps download speed and 2 Mbps
upload. Hot spots are not recommended. Test internet speed at https://www.speedtest.net/ ()
Browser: Chrome with the Honorlock extension installed. If you are unable to install the Honorlock
extension to your Chrome browser, please reach out directly to your instructor to make alternative arrangements.
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For more on Proctored exams with Honorlock please review ‘What is a Proctored Exam? () ’ page in the Learning Online – Orientation module.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Honorlock’s technical support team 24/7 via email at [email protected] or phone at +1 (844) 243-2500 (tel:+18442432500) .
Student Expectations
Learning material on-line is a novel learning environment, but in one sense it is no different than a traditional college class: how much and how well one learns is ultimately up to the student. You will succeed if you are diligent about keeping up with the class schedule, and if you take advantage of opportunities to communicate with me, as well as with your fellow students. An added bonus of you completing this course successfully — and in so doing, learning how to learn on-line — is that on-line learning is becoming the standard approach to continuing adult education.
Each week’s lessons and assignments will be released simultaneously and will all have the same due date. However, since the material is cumulative and I cannot guarantee that I will be online to answer questions over the weekend, it is better to start working on this material throughout the week, rather than waiting until the weekend before it is due.
Homework assignments
At the end of each lesson, students will be asked to write a SAS program (or more!) in order to assess the student's understanding of the lesson's material. A student will receive 12 points for each homework submission that is complete, on-time, correct, adequately formatted and commented, and for which all instructions have been followed exactly. A student will receive 0 points if the submission is late, plagiarized, or not submitted at all. Solutions to the homework problems will be posted. Once a student has opened the solution file, further submission will not be accepted. The 12 homework assignments throughout the semester will count 12 points each for a total of 144 points towards your overall final grade.
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