UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

SAS

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Getting Started

USC Computer Labs with SAS College of Education, Instructional Support, Computer Lab, Wardlaw 274 Hallway and Wardlaw 274-F. There are four computers with the SAS software loaded on it in these public areas. You can print from the computers for $ .10 per page. The labs are open when the Training Center is open from 8:30 - 5:00PM on Monday - Friday. College of Arts and Sciences, Gambrell Hall, Computer Lab, Basement Room 003. Phone: 777-7840. There are approximately 24 PCs that have SAS software loaded on them. You can print for $.10 a page. The lab hours vary each semester but check their hours on their site at: http://www.cas.sc.edu/citc/gambrell_lab.html

• Introduction to SAS
  A good, step-by-step introduction to using SAS. It requires some navigation to get where you want to be, but the instructions are clear and concise.
  --Source: University of Virginia – Charlottesville
  

• SAS for Windows Tutorial
  This is a comprehensive but rather dense tutorial. It shows examples of SAS actions, but has a lot of explanation.
  --Source: University of Texas at Austin
  

• SAS Online Tutorial
  This is a very good introductory site that allows you to place the tutorial in a window next to the actual SAS program window. Good for beginners.
  --Source: University of Massachusetts at Amherst

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Beyond the Basics

• Wei Jin’s SAS World
  A comprehensive SAS resource, including introductions, SAS programming information, and links to user groups, web resources, and journal articles.
  --Source: Wei Jin at UNC Chapel Hill
  

• SAS OnlineDoc
  This is the complete SAS online documentation from the SAS Institute. It covers the A to Z of SAS, as well as having tabs for the quick index and search features.
  -- Source: SAS Institute

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Tips and Techniques

• Key Functions for SAS Workspace
  A printable key function chart for quick reference.
  --Source: York University, Canada
  

• Converting SPSS Files to SAS Datasets
  Another printable page.
  --Source: York University, Canada
  

• Getting SAS Graphics into Word, Powerpoint, Etc.
  A quick, printable page.
  --Source: York University, Canada

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More Resources

• SAS Information Guide
  A fountain of SAS sites and information. Includes links for SAS graphing, macro programs, base and stat procedures.
  --Source: York University, Canada

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