Example: Characterize Data Task

In this example, you want a better understanding of the contents in the Sashelp.Pricedata data set.
To create this example:
  1. In the Tasks section, expand the Data folder, and then double-click Characterize Data. The user interface for the Characterize Data task opens.
  2. On the Data tab, select the SASHELP.PRICEDATA data set.
    Tip
    If the data set is not available from the drop-down list, click Select a table icon. In the Choose a Table window, expand the library that contains the data set that you want to use. Select the data set for the example and click OK. The selected data set should now appear in the drop-down list.
  3. Assign columns to these roles:
    Role
    Column Name
    Automatic Characterization
    Variables
    sale
    Custom Characterization
    Categorical variables
    regionName
    Date variables
    date
  4. To run the task, click Submit SAS Code.
Here is a subset of the results:
Frequencies for Categorical Variables
Descriptive Statistics for Numeric Variables
Minimum and Maximum Dates
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