Actuarial Science at Illinois
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Programming skills

SAS

 
 
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What is SAS? 

SAS stands for Statistical Analysis Software and is heavily used in advanced data analytics, especially in a business context. It is a commercial software commonly used for predictive analytics, data management, and business intelligence. 

What is its purpose?

Some features of SAS include:

  • Gain access to data from external sources

  • Perform univariate, multivariate, and descriptive analysis

  • Use for predictive modeling and financial forecasting

  • Increase efficiency or processes

  • Use for data visualization

How can you access it?

Free purchase through the University of Illinois Web Store: 

Access the school’s Web Store here. Add the product to your cart, log in with your credentials, and follow the subsequent steps.

Purchasing directly from SAS website: 

Download here.

Another option is to use SAS Studio. It is a web-based platform that makes SAS easier to use.

Free Resources: