{"product_id":"proc-sql-by-example-using-sql-within-sas-paperback","title":"PROC SQL by Example: Using SQL Within SAS - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHoward Schreier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn PROC SQL by Example: Using SQL within SAS, author Howard Schreier illustrates the use of PROC SQL in the context of the SAS DATA step and other SAS procedures (such as SORT, FREQ, MEANS, SUMMARY, APPEND, DATASETS, and TRANSPOSE) whose functionality overlaps and complements that of SQL. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Using a side-by-side approach, this concise reference guide includes many extensively explained examples showing equivalent DATA step and SQL code, enabling SAS users to take advantage of existing SAS skills and knowledge while learning about SQL. Discussions cover the differences between SQL and the DATA step as well as situations where SQL and the DATA step are used together to benefit from the strengths of each. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Topics addressed include working with joins and merges; using subqueries; understanding set operators; using the Macro Facility with PROC SQL; maintaining tables; working with views; using PROC SQL as a report generator; and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This text is ideal for SAS programmers seeking to add PROC SQL to their SAS toolkits as well as SQL programmers striving to better integrate the SAS DATA step and SQL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.99 x 7.47 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724988518463,"sku":"9781599942971","price":93.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ce98a0131eb37b1188876e4f995bc62a.webp?v=1765104698","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/proc-sql-by-example-using-sql-within-sas-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}