In a previous blog, Random Sampling: What’s Efficient?, I discussed the efficiency of various techniques for selecting a simple random sample from a large SAS dataset. PROC SURVEYSELECT easily does the job: proc surveyselect data=large out=sample method=srs /* simple random sample */ rate=.01; /* 1% sample rate */ run; Note: […]
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We are a few months away from SAS Global Forum in Orlando. You might think that the conference kicks off Sunday night at opening session, but there are plenty of weekend activities before then and I’d like to highlight one of them: SAS certification exam sessions. Isn’t now a great […]
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OK I admit it, I’m a font geek.If I visit a website with a gross font, I don’t go back. It’s true. Want me to adore you? Send me an email in my favorite font – it will impress me. It communicates your style vibe and if we are on the same wavelength, then you must be adorable!!
Style is what makes users want to look …
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I continue to find the concept of explaining analytics through storytelling intriguing. As I have written before, at first blush this did not seem immediately clear to me. The advice to use storytelling appeared somewhat vague, trite and without substance. More importantly, it seemed to conflict with the rigor required […]
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“They’ll eat you out of house & home! Their food bill will put you in the poor house! … And they never gain an ounce!” – That’s what my friends say about their teenage sons. They’re probably exaggerating a little, but since it’s a recurring theme, there’s probably some truth […]
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Here in the US, it’s Girl Scout cookie season. This is when you get to spend a few bucks on cookies, break your New Year’s resolution about losing weight … and feel good about it, because the money’s going to a good cause. Or is it? – Let’s break down […]
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