SAS^® Analytics Pro Features

Powerful 4GL with support for SQL

• Ability to read data in nearly any format, from nearly any kind of file.
• Robust macro language reduces coding for common tasks.
• Centralized metadata repository.
• Runs interactively or in batch mode.
• PC/desktop version includes SAS Enterprise Guide for guided tasks and batch analysis.
  

Easily accessible browser-based development environment (SAS Studio)

• Access SAS from anywhere, using any device with a web browser. No client installation. Zero footprint.
• Access all of your SAS programs, data files and libraries from your desktop, Mac and iPad^® through your web browser.
• Auto-complete feature displays a list of SAS procedures when you begin typing a procedure name. When a procedure is selected, it then displays the parameter list and pop-up syntax.
• Automatically generates SQL queries and lets you access the SQL code generated behind the scenes.
• Create and add your own code snippets to the snippet library.
• Point-and-click interface guides you through analytical or data manipulation processes.
• More information on Base SAS software.

Advanced statistical analysis

• Examine data for relationships using a broad range of statistical methods, including:
  
  • Analysis of variance.
  • Bayesian analysis.
  • Categorical data analysis.
  • Cluster analysis.
  • Descriptive statistics.
  • Discriminant analysis.
  • Distribution analysis.
  • Exact methods.
  • Group sequential design and analysis.
  • Market research.
  • Mixed models.
  • Missing value imputation.
  • Multivariate analysis.
  • Nonparametric analysis.
  • Power and sample size.
  • Psychometric analysis.
  • Regression.
  • Spatial analysis.
  • Structural equations.
  • Survey sampling and analysis.
  • Survival analysis.
  • Transformations.
• Multithreaded procedures.
• Post-fitting inference.
• Statistical graphics.
• Ability to add drill-down capabilities so users can visually explore analyses.
• For a complete list of methods, see the SAS/STAT documentation.

Data visualization, presentation and delivery

• Built-in map data sets (for countries, and US states and counties).
• New map data sets from GfK have been added to the MAPS library. The MAPSGFK data is more current and cleaner topologically, for easier mapping and analysis.
• Ability to generate latitude/longitude for mailing addresses and IP addresses.
• Ability to analyze point data against data polygons to see where points are located.
• Broad range of charts and plots:
  • Scatter, line, area, bubble, multiple axis, overlay.
  • Bar, pie, donut, star, block.
  • Customized colors, line styles, symbols.
  • 2-D and 3-D plots with tilting and rotation.
• Customized colors, line styles and symbols.
• Alpha transparency on charts.
• Anti-aliased lines for smoother plot lines.
• Generate static or dynamic interactive (Java or ActiveX) charts and graphs with drill-down capabilities.
• Link graphs to web pages.
• Embed interactive graphics in web pages or Microsoft documents.
• Support for virtually all common printers and plotters.
• Graphs are integrated with tables with all output displayed in the same HTML file.
• More SAS/GRAPH information.