Rothar Ly

LinkedIn Learning Module SAS Prep Accessing Data

In SAS® 9.4 Cert Prep: Part 02 Accessing Data, the module focuses on how to import, read, and access data from different sources using SAS. It covers essential techniques for working with various file formats and external data sources, ensuring that data is ready for analysis.

Key Takeaways:

1. Importing Data: Learning to import data from multiple file formats such as CSV, Excel, and text files using PROC IMPORT and manual data step coding.
2. LIBNAME Statement: The importance of the LIBNAME statement in accessing and referencing SAS datasets and external databases.
3. Accessing External Data: Techniques to link SAS to external databases like SQL using the PROC SQL statement and database libraries.
4. Data Exploration: Understanding how to use procedures like PROC CONTENTS and PROC PRINT to explore and verify the data structure after import.
5. Reading Raw Data: Learning to use the INFILE and INPUT statements to read raw data files with specific formats and delimiters.

What I Learned and How It’s Related to MIS:

This module taught me the essential skills for accessing and preparing data for analysis, which is critical in business and MIS applications. In an MIS context, the ability to efficiently import, connect, and process data from various sources enables seamless data integration for business reporting, decision support systems, and enterprise databases. These skills are foundational for any data-driven roles within MIS, where accurate data access and preparation are key to supporting business intelligence and system management.