SAS Essentials introduces a step-by-step approach to mastering SAS software for statistical a valuable reference tool for any researcher currently using SAS. Designed for those new to SAS and filled with illustrative examples, the book shows how to read, write and import data; prepare data for analysis; use SAS procedures; evaluate quantitative data; analyze counts and crosstabulation tables; and compare means using the est. The book also provides instruction and examples on analysis of variance, correlation and regression, nonparametric analysis, logistic regression, creating graphs, controlling outputs using ODS, as well as advanced topics in SAS programming.