Introduction to SAS: Basic Syntax

Basic Syntax

SAS has a syntax consisting of keywords which invoke procedures or select options in them, as well as variable names and operations.

The SAS language is NOT case sensitive.

The language is written in logical lines. Each logical line MUST be terminated by a semicolon. A logical line can span multiple lines on screen. Failure to terminate a logical line with a semicolon can lead to strange and difficult to trace errors. Here is an example of one logical line:

proc discrim
     data=jv.junk
     method=normal
     pool=yes
     posterr;

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