Answer / kumarrd

we can create the sas data set from raw data file in data step

Then in proc step we can do the analysis on sas data set and
also we can get o/p

Answer / subrahmanyam

Data step to read and modify data , creates a SAS data set
and begin with DATA statement.
Proc step to perform specific analysis , produce results
and begin with PROC statement.

Answer / simky

A Data step can be used to:
1)Put your data into SAs dataset
2)Create and format values for new variables
3)Creating new dataset in terms of sub setting,merging and
updating existing dataset.
A Proc step can be used to:
1)To print a report
2)Derive descriptive statistics,charts and plots
3)To create tabular report,create frequency chart etc.

Answer / ram

proc to produce output

data to read the information

Answer / pankaj kokate

Data step : typically create or modify SAS data set and
they can also used to produce costom-designed reports
Data step used to 1.Put data into SAS data set, cumpute
variable, check for correct error in data, Produce new SAS
data sets by subsetting, merging, and updating existing
data sets

PROC step : They pre-written routines that enable us to
analyze and process the data in a SAS data set and to
present the data in the form of a report

PROC steps sometimes create new SAS data sets that contain
the results of the procedure

PROC steps can list, sort, and summarize data
PROC steps are used to:Create a report that lists the data,
Produce descriptive statistics,Create a summary
report,Produce plots and charts

Answer / dg

Generally, Proc Step is used for analyzing the dataset in
SAS without changing the dataset, to produce different outputs.

Data Step is used to change/modify/create new datasets in SAS.

Exception: Proc Sort/Proc Sql; here u can create new dataset
or modify the existing one..

Answer / aruna bangalore

DATA STEP:
It creates or modifies data.
PROC STEP:
It analyze and process the data.

Answer / thirumalesh

Data Step is a data reading and formatting tool,

Proc step is a report writing and analysis tool.

Answer / ravi

data set block:-
1)data set block is to create a 'SAS' file for analysis and Report
2)data set block is used for permanent storage of SAS file
procedure block :-
1)PROC steps can list, sort, and summarize data
2)PROC steps are used to:Create a report that lists the data,
Produce descriptive statistics,Create a summary
report,Produce plots and charts
3)procedure block is used for temporary storage of sas file

Answer / gautam

For the Bonus Point: Don't forget to mention PROC SQL that
can read,format,manipulate data as well as PRODUCE reports
and data sets.

how can u convert this 25-jul-2010 from numeric to charcter?

3 Answers  

Mention few capabilities of sas framework.

0 Answers  

How to create list output for cross-tabulations in proc freq?

0 Answers  

What are the main differences between sas versions 8.2, 9.0, 9.1?

4 Answers  

How do you control the number of observations and/or variables read or written?

0 Answers  

HOW DO WE CREATE A SAS STORED PROCESS IN SAS EG ?

1 Answers   TCS,

explain about sas business intelligence? : Sas-bi

0 Answers  

Enlist the syntax rules followed in sas statements.

0 Answers  

what is the need of INDEX in datasets?

6 Answers   CitiGroup,

how can u import .csv file in to SAS?tell Syntax?

7 Answers   CitiGroup, Franklin Templeton,

Which are the statements whose placement in the data step is critical?

0 Answers  

What are MIs reports? what is the use of MIS reports and How can u generate the MIS reports in SAS? If any body know explain with the eg.

2 Answers   ABC, ASD Lab, CitiGroup,