SAS® Statistical Business Analyst

On this accelerated SAS Statistical Business Analyst course, you will distinguish yourself as a Modeler. You will acquire SAS statistics, modelling, and programming skills including ANOVA, regression, logistic regression, business applications of modelling, and challenges of modelling.

The SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS 9: Regression and Modelling course evaluates a candidate’s competence to do analysis of variance, linear and logistic regression, predictive model input preparation, and model performance evaluation.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn Analysis of variance. You’ll also learn:

• Linear and logistic regression
• Preparing inputs for predictive models
• Measuring model performance

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the SAS exam, and achieve your SAS Statistical Business Analyst certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• SAS Statistical Business Analyst is designed for professionals who use SAS/STAT software to conduct and interpret complex statistical data analysis.
• SAS professionals who use SAS/STAT® software to conduct and comprehend sophisticated statistical data analysis.

Module 1: ANOVA – 10%

• Verify the assumptions of ANOVA
• Analyse differences between population means using the GLM and TTEST procedures
• Perform ANOVA post hoc test to evaluate treatment effect
• Detect and analyse interactions between factors

Module 2: Linear Regression – 20%

• Fit a multiple linear regression model using the REG and GLM procedures
• Analyse the output of the REG, PLM, and GLM procedures for multiple linear regression models
• Use the REG or GLMSELECT procedure to perform model selection
• Assess the validity of a given regression model through the use of diagnostic and residual analysis

Module 3: Logistic Regression – 25%

• Perform logistic regression with the LOGISTIC procedure
• Optimize model performance through input selection
• Interpret the output of the LOGISTIC procedure
• Score new data sets using the LOGISTIC and PLM procedures

Module 4: Prepare Inputs for Predictive Model Performance – 20%

• Identify the potential challenges when preparing input data for a model
• Use the DATA step to manipulate data with loops, arrays, conditional statements and functions
• Improve the predictive power of categorical inputs
• Screen variables for irrelevance and non-linear association using the CORR procedure
• Screen variables for non-linearity using empirical logit plots

Module 5: Measure Model Performance – 25%

• Apply the principles of honest assessment to model performance measurement
• Assess classifier performance using the confusion matrix
• Model selection and validation using training and validation data
• Create and interpret graphs (ROC, lift, and gains charts) for model comparison and selection
• Establish effective decision cut-off values for scoring

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

SAS Statistical Business Analysis Using SAS®9: Regression and Modelling Exam A00-240

• Duration: Two hours
• Format: Multiple choice and short-answer questions
• Number of questions: 60 Questions
• Passing score: Passing score is 68%
• Domains:
  • 10% – ANOVA
  • 20% – Linear regression
  • 25% – Logistic regression
  • 20% – Prepare inputs for predictive model performance
  • 25% – Measure model performance

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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