What is SAS Analytics Pro?
SAS Analytics Pro is a comprehensive analytics software package for accessing, managing and analyzing data, developing statistical models, creating reports and visualizing results. SAS Analytics Pro Advanced Programming extends these capabilities with advanced programming and statistical techniques for more complex analytics needs.
Key features
Intuitive, fourth-generation programming language
Highly flexible, extensible 4GL with easy-to-learn syntax includes hundreds of language elements and functions that support programming – from data extraction, formatting and cleansing to data analysis, reporting and information storage.
Advanced statistical analysis with powerful SAS Analytics
Provides a wide range of statistical methods – including geolocation analysis with built-in mapping capabilities – that are updated frequently to reflect the latest methodologies.
Prebuilt library of ready-to-use procedures in a web-based environment
Streamlines programming, analysis and reporting – and improves programmer productivity and efficiency – by delivering significant functionality executed with a few simple commands.
Data visualization, presentation & delivery
Enables visual presentation of ideas and findings using a wide variety of business maps, charts, plots and 3-D relationship graphs.
Easy, cloud-based access to advanced statistical analysis & reporting
Provides instant access to powerful statistical analysis and reporting applications, delivered in a container for easy deployment in the cloud and on-site, to quickly turn your models into business value. Now with faster than ever installation for desktop users.
Advanced programming features for statisticians
SAS Analytics Pro Advanced Programming offers a wide range of additional advanced statistical techniques for assessing quality, processing time-series data, and developing linear and non-linear optimization.
What's included?
SAS Analytics Pro
Get advanced statistical analysis and reporting capabilities – along with high-impact visuals – in one package that includes:
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Webinar Unlocking the Full Potential of GenAI in Marketing: The Critical Role of Data and Analytics
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