Statistics with SAS

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Approx. 20 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn how to use SAS to analyze statistical data and create reports. This course covers topics such as data manipulation, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing.

Key Learning Points

  • SAS is a powerful statistical software used by many industries for data analysis
  • Learn how to manipulate and analyze data using SAS
  • Create reports and visualizations to communicate your findings

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Learning Outcomes

  • Use SAS to manipulate and analyze data
  • Understand statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
  • Create reports and visualizations to communicate findings

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of statistics
  • Ability to use a computer and navigate software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Quizzes

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Description

This introductory course is for SAS software users who perform statistical analyses using SAS/STAT software. The focus is on t tests, ANOVA, and linear regression, and includes a brief introduction to logistic regression.

Outline

  • Course Overview and Data Setup
  • Welcome and Meet the Instructor
  • Demo: Exploring Ames Housing Data
  • Learner Prerequisites
  • Access SAS Software and Set Up Practice Files (REQUIRED)
  • Completing Demos and Practices
  • Using Forums and Getting Help
  • Introduction and Review of Concepts
  • Overview
  • Statistical Modeling: Types of Variables
  • Overview of Models
  • Explanatory versus Predictive Modeling
  • Population Parameters and Sample Statistics
  • Normal (Gaussian) Distribution
  • Standard Error of the Mean
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Statistical Hypothesis Test
  • p-Value: Effect Size and Sample Size Influence
  • Scenario
  • Performing a t Test
  • Demo: Performing a One-Sample t Test Using PROC TTEST
  • Scenario
  • Assumptions for the Two-Sample t Test
  • Testing for Equal and Unequal Variances
  • Demo: Performing a Two-Sample t Test Using PROC TTEST
  • Parameters and Statistics
  • Normal Distribution
  • Question 1.01
  • Question 1.02
  • Question 1.03
  • Question 1.04
  • Question 1.05
  • Practice - Using PROC TTEST to Perform a One-Sample t Test
  • Question 1.06
  • Practice - Using PROC TTEST to Compare Groups
  • Introduction and Review of Concepts
  • ANOVA and Regression
  • Overview
  • Scenario
  • Identifying Associations in ANOVA with Box Plots
  • Demo: Exploring Associations Using PROC SGPLOT
  • Identifying Associations in Linear Regression with Scatter Plots
  • Demo: Exploring Associations Using PROC SGSCATTER
  • Scenario
  • The ANOVA Hypothesis
  • Partitioning Variability in ANOVA
  • Coefficient of Determination
  • F Statistic and Critical Values
  • The ANOVA Model
  • Demo: Performing a One-Way ANOVA Using PROC GLM
  • Scenario
  • Multiple Comparison Methods
  • Tukey's and Dunnett's Multiple Comparison Methods
  • Diffograms and Control Plots
  • Demo: Performing a Post Hoc Pairwise Comparison Using PROC GLM
  • Scenario
  • Using Correlation to Measure Relationships between Continuous Variables
  • Hypothesis Testing for a Correlation
  • Avoiding Common Errors When Interpreting Correlations
  • Demo: Producing Correlation Statistics and Scatter Plots Using PROC CORR
  • Scenario
  • The Simple Linear Regression Model
  • How SAS Performs Simple Linear Regression
  • Comparing the Regression Model to a Baseline Model
  • Hypothesis Testing and Assumptions for Linear Regression
  • Demo: Performing Simple Linear Regression Using PROC REG
  • What Does a CLASS Statement Do?
  • Correlation Analysis and Model Building
  • Question 2.01
  • Question 2.02
  • Question 2.03
  • Question 2.04
  • Practice - Performing a One-Way ANOVA
  • Question 2.05
  • Question 2.06
  • Practice - Using PROC GLM to Perform Post Hoc Parwise Comparisons
  • Question 2.07
  • Question 2.08
  • Practice - Describing the Relationship between Continuous Variables
  • Question 2.09
  • Practice - Using PROC REG to Fit a Simple Linear Regression Model
  • ANOVA and Regression
  • More Complex Linear Models
  • Overview
  • Scenario
  • Applying the Two-Way ANOVA Model
  • Demo: Performing a Two-Way ANOVA Using PROC GLM
  • Interactions
  • Demo: Performing a Two-Way ANOVA With an Interaction Using PROC GLM
  • Demo: Performing Post-Processing Analysis Using PROC PLM
  • Scenario
  • The Multiple Linear Regression Model
  • Hypothesis Testing for Multiple Regression
  • Multiple Linear Regression versus Simple Linear Regression
  • Adjusted R-Square
  • Demo: Fitting a Multiple Linear Regression Model Using PROC REG
  • The STORE Statement
  • Question 3.01
  • Practice - Performing a Two-Way ANOVA Using PROC GLM
  • Question 3.02
  • Practice - Performing Multiple Regression Using PROC REG
  • More Complex Linear Models
  • Model Building and Effect Selection
  • Overview
  • Scenario
  • Approaches to Selecting Models
  • The All-Possible Regressions Approach to Model Building
  • The Stepwise Selection Approach to Model Building
  • Interpreting p-Values and Parameter Estimates
  • Demo: Performing Stepwise Regression Using PROC GLMSELECT
  • Scenario
  • Information Criteria
  • Adjusted R-Square and Mallows' Cp
  • Demo: Performing Model Selection Using PROC GLMSELECT
  • Activity - Optional Stepwise Selection Method Code
  • Information Criteria Penalty Components
  • Question 4.01
  • Practice - Using PROC GLMSELECT to Perform Stepwise Selection
  • Practice - Using PROC GLMSELECT to Perform Other Model Selection Techniques
  • Model Building and Effect Selection
  • Model Post-Fitting for Inference
  • Overview
  • Scenario
  • Assumptions for Regression
  • Verifying Assumptions Using Residual Plots
  • Demo: Examining Residual Plots Using PROC REG
  • Scenario
  • Identifying Influential Observations
  • Checking for Outliers with STUDENT Residuals
  • Checking for Influential Observations
  • Detecting Influential Observations with DFBETAS
  • Demo: Looking for Influential Observations Using PROC GLMSELECT and PROC REG
  • Demo: Examining the Influential Observations Using PROC PRINT
  • Handling Influential Observations
  • Scenario
  • Exploring Collinearity
  • Visualizing Collinearity
  • Demo: Calculating Collinearity Diagnostics Using PROC REG
  • Using an Effective Modeling Cycle
  • Practice: Using PROC REG to Examine Residuals
  • Question 5.01
  • Practice: Using PROC REG to Generate Potential Outliers
  • Question 5.02
  • Question 5.03
  • Practice: Using PROC REG to Assess Collinearity
  • Model Post-Fitting for Inference
  • Model Building for Scoring and Prediction
  • Overview
  • Scenario
  • Predictive Modeling Terminology
  • Model Complexity
  • Building a Predictive Model
  • Model Assessment and Selection
  • Demo: Building a Predictive Model Using PROC GLMSELECT
  • Scenario
  • Preparing for Scoring
  • Methods of Scoring
  • Demo: Scoring Data Using PROC PLM
  • Partitioning a Data Set Using PROC GLMSELECT
  • Question 6.01
  • Practice: Building a Predictive Model Using PROC GLMSELECT
  • Practice: Scoring Using the SCORE Statement in PROC GLMSELECT
  • Model Building for Scoring and Prediction
  • Categorical Data Analysis
  • Overview
  • Scenario
  • Associations between Categorical Variables
  • Demo: Examining the Distribution of Categorical Variables Using PROC FREQ and PROC UNIVARIATE
  • Scenario
  • The Pearson Chi-Square Test
  • Odds Ratios
  • Demo: Performing a Pearson Chi-Square Test of Association Using PROC FREQ
  • Scenario
  • The Mantel-Haenszel Chi-Square Test
  • The Spearman Correlation Statistic
  • Demo: Detecting Ordinal Associations Using PROC FREQ
  • Scenario
  • Modeling a Binary Response
  • Demo: Fitting a Binary Logistic Regression Model Using PROC LOGISTIC
  • Interpreting the Odds Ratio
  • Comparing Pairs to Assess the Fit of a Logistic Regression Model
  • Scenario
  • Specifying a Parameterization Method
  • Demo: Fitting a Multiple Logistic Regression Model with Categorical Predictors Using PROC LOGISTIC
  • Scenario
  • Interactions between Variables
  • Demo: Fitting a Multiple Logistic Regression Model with Interactions Using PROC LOGISTIC
  • Demo: Fitting a Multiple Logistic Regression Model with All Odds Ratios Using PROC LOGISTIC
  • Demo: Generating Predictions Using PROC PLM
  • Question 7.01
  • Question 7.02
  • Practice: Using PROC FREQ to Examine Distributions
  • Question 7.03
  • Question 7.04
  • Question 7.05
  • Question 7.06
  • Practice: Using PROC FREQ to Perform Tests and Measures of Association
  • Question 7.07
  • Question 7.08
  • Practice: Using PROC LOGISTIC to Perform a Binary Logistic Regression Analysis
  • Question 7.09
  • Question 7.10
  • Practice: Using PROC LOGISTIC to Perform a Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis with Categorical Variables
  • Question 7.11
  • Question 7.12
  • Practice: Using PROC LOGISTIC to Perform Backward Elimination and PROC PLM to Generate Predictions
  • Categorical Data Analysis

Summary of User Reviews

The SAS Statistics course on Coursera has received high praise from users. Many have found it to be a comprehensive and accessible resource for learning SAS.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course's excellent instructors are frequently cited as a key strength.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Great instructors who are knowledgeable and engaging
  • Easy-to-follow lessons and exercises
  • Comprehensive coverage of SAS statistics
  • Effective use of real-world examples
  • Flexible pacing and scheduling

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course too basic or slow-paced
  • Limited interaction with instructors and peers
  • Occasional technical difficulties with course materials
  • Not suitable for those without prior SAS experience
  • Lack of hands-on practice or real-world projects
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