ODS Graphics is not exactly new. It became production with SAS 9.2 back around 2008, and before then it existed in a pre-production form at least as early as 2003. So you would think that by now everyone who uses SAS would be using ODS Graphics, but apparently this is not the case. It has […]
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Now Starring Susan and Lora in “SGPLOT and SGPANEL Procedures”
ODS Graphics is not exactly new. It became production with SAS 9.2 back around 2008, and before then it existed in a pre-production form at least as early as 2003. So you would think that by now everyone who uses SAS would be using ODS Graphics, but apparently this is not the case. It has […]
Sending Text Messages from SAS
For me, a major highlight of SAS Global Forum 2015 was seeing Matthew Slaughter’s presentation, Sending Text Messages from SAS. You may have noticed that his name is similar to mine. This is not a coincidence as he is my son. However, this paper was his idea. He researched the topic on his own, and […]
Sending Text Messages from SAS
For me, a major highlight of SAS Global Forum 2015 was seeing Matthew Slaughter’s presentation, Sending Text Messages from SAS. You may have noticed that his name is similar to mine. This is not a coincidence as he is my son. However, this paper was his idea. He researched the topic on his own, and […]
SAS Certification on a Budget
I recently returned from SAS Global Forum where Andra Northup and I presented an updated and expanded version of our paper “SAS Certification as a Tool for Professional Development.” You can read our paper here. SAS certification has been around for a while. The first SAS certification exam was offered way back in 1999. So […]
SAS Certification on a Budget
I recently returned from SAS Global Forum where Andra Northup and I presented an updated and expanded version of our paper “SAS Certification as a Tool for Professional Development.” You can read our paper here. SAS certification isn’t exactly new. The first SAS certification exam was offered way back in 1999. So it’s fascinating to […]
Turkzilla Strikes
When good graphs go bad…. In case you need a justification for all the turkey you ate on Thanksgiving, this article from Economist magazine explains all while providing a great example of the use and abuse of statistics, in particular why extrapolation is risky business. And to those who may have consumed more turkey than […]
New Service Matches SAS Analysts and Employers
Analyst Finder is a new service created by well-known SAS programmer Art Tabachneck to help connect analytical professionals with potential employers. I asked Art a few questions: Why did you create Analyst Finder? The analytical community has helped me throughout my career; and, over the years, I have done my best to return the favor. […]