Term: Statistical Analysis System / Statistical Analysis Software (SAS®)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2022-01-31

Definition:

A statistical software package for analyzing data. Originally called Statistical Analysis System, it has also been referred to as Statistical Analysis Software and is now referred to simply as SAS®.

Source for original acronym description: SAS.com company profile website - see the section titled "How SAS began" on https://www.sas.com/en_ca/company-information/profile.html - accessed January 31, 2022.

Related concepts 

• Many-to-Many Merge - SAS® Programming Considerations
• MCHP Data Quality SAS® Macros
• MCHP SAS® Macros
• Merging SAS® Datasets

Related terms 

• Merging SAS® Datasets
• SAS®

Links 

• Education Resources: The MCHP SAS PC Tutorial
• Main Page - sasCommunity.org
• SAS Web Site

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Garland A, Fransoo R, Olafson K, Ramsey C, Yogendran M, Chateau D, McGowan K. The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Critical Illness in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)