Assignment: Introduction To SAS-Based Data Analysis
This assignment will introduce the student to data analysis using SAS Visual Analytics. The SAS Visual Analytics environment includes many resources that will help the student understand data analysis methodologies. SAS Visual Analytics is the leading data analysis software used by businesses today, and skills learned here will be used in later course assignments.
Resources: SAS Visual Analytics software
Review the instructions and examples provided for accessing the SAS Visual Analytics software and uploading your data. Upload your data from the assignment and save it in the system.
Perform a basic analysis in SAS Visual Analytics using the PROC MEANS command appropriate for your data set. Verify from the results if the data is loaded correctly and the data is usable, and create a simple summary report.
Create a basic graph or bar chart (i.e. PROC can create a table, basic statistical analysis, and also a graphic representation) using SAS Visual Analytics to display the results of your analysis.
Describe your analysis and the process of loading and executing the commands in the SAS Visual Analytics environment in a maximum of 700 words.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.