How many missing values are available? When might you use them?



How many missing values are available? When might you use them?..

Answer / ankit

Two types of missing values are there we come across in SAS:
1. Dot(.)
2. Blank

Dot will be used for as the numerical type of missing value.
and
Blank will be treated as the character type of missing value.

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