Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - Data Step Versus Proc Step

The video tutorial explains the differences between the data step and proc step in SAS. The data step is primarily used for creating and manipulating datasets, while the proc step is specialized for processing and analyzing datasets to produce statistics, reports, charts, and plots. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the data step as it is the primary method for working with SAS datasets. It also introduces common procedures like proc print and highlights the distinct roles of data and proc steps in SAS programming.

What is the role of the proc step in SAS compared to the data step?

What follows a data statement and a proc statement in SAS code?