STA 581: SAS for Statistical Analysis

 

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. A previous course in statistics is strongly recommended.

 

Instructor Information: Dr. Scott Richter, 389 Bryan, 256-1123, sjricht2@uncg.edu.

 

Catalog Description: Creating, importing, and working with SAS data sets. Using SAS procedures for

elementary statistical analysis, graphical displays and report generation. 

 

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

·        Create a SAS data set using various styles of input

·        Import data from external sources into SAS

·        Combine and modify SAS data sets

·        Select and apply appropriate SAS procedures for statistical analysis and graphical displays

·        Design customized output from SAS procedures using the Output Delivery System

 

Evaluation: Students will be evaluated based on performance on several programming projects. Students are expected to do their own work and sign the Honor Code on all submitted work. Graduate students will be expected to complete additional tasks on programming projects.  *Late assignments will not be accepted without prior arrangement.

 

The course grade will be determined by the following scale:

 

Graduate Students                                            Undergraduate Students

            90-100             A or A-                                    90-100             A or A-

            80-89               B+, B or B-                              80-89               B+, B or B-

            70-79               C+, C or C-                             70-79               C+, C or C-

            below 70          F                                              60-69               D+, D or D-

                                                                                    below 60          F

 

Required Text: Delwiche & Slaughter. (2003). The Little SAS Book: A Primer, 3rd edition. SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, NC.

 

Required Software: SAS Version 9.1, available on the UNCG network and also available for home use. To obtain SAS for home use, complete and print the form at https://web.uncg.edu/research-access/secure/sas/sas.asp. When the form is complete and printed, an order number is generated. Sign and date the form and bring it to 46 McNutt Bldg. There's a second form that's needs to be completed for the SAS Institute before the CDs can be distributed. A deposit of $40 is required.  The deposit can be in the form of cash or check. There is a two week loan period to install the program. When the CDs are returned, the deposit will be refunded.  

           

Academic Honor Code: All students are expected to abide by the UNCG Honor Code at all times. Each student will be required to sign the Honor Statement on all major work submitted for the course.

 

Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes. Students who miss more than three classes may be dropped from the course.