Widely used in research, the public sector, finance, industry and commerce, SAS covers the vast majority of statistical analyses. Some users may find SAS a difficult package to get into because of its language, but it is well worth persevering.
SAS statements are very short and concise, and are written in free format.
Data must be read into a temporary or permanent SAS data set before they can be analysed. Outside the education sector, SAS is used largely for programming, and mastering the basics of the language may be a good foundation for a future career.