Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - More on Creating New Variables

The video tutorial explains how to create variables in SAS, covering the syntax and types of expressions that can be used. It discusses how the type of expression determines the variable type and emphasizes the importance of understanding mathematical precedence. A practical example is provided using a data set to create a total variable, demonstrating the application of these concepts.

Describe the order of operations that SAS follows when evaluating mathematical expressions.

How would you create a variable called 'total' that sums up sales_1 to sales_4?