Term: Merging SAS® Datasets

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-01-01

Definition:

Two or more different datasets can be merged by matching the same variables, such as PHIN (Personal Health Identification Number), sex, age, date or Registration Number (REGNO) / (REGNO_CODE) in both datasets.

Related concepts 

• Many-to-Many Merge - SAS® Programming Considerations
• Merging SAS® Datasets

Related terms 

• Personal Health Identification Number (PHIN)
• Registration Number (REGNO) / (REGNO_CODE)
• Statistical Analysis System / Statistical Analysis Software (SAS®)