Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics
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Course Summary
Learn how to use SAS Visual Analytics to create maps and gain insights from geographic data. This course covers data preparation, exploration, and visualization techniques using SAS VA.Key Learning Points
- Master the use of SAS Visual Analytics to create insightful maps
- Learn how to prepare and explore geographic data for analysis
- Discover powerful visualization techniques to gain insights from your data
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Create insightful maps using SAS Visual Analytics
- Prepare and explore geographic data for analysis
- Apply powerful visualization techniques to gain insights from data
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of SAS programming
- Familiarity with data analysis concepts
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Hands-on exercises
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- CEO, SAS
- EVP, COO, CTO, SAS
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Description
In this course, you learn about the data structure needed for geographic mapping and forecasting, how to use SAS Data Studio to restructure data for analysis, and how to create geo maps and forecasts in SAS Visual Analytics.
Outline
- Course Overview and Introduction to Advanced Topics
- Business Scenario: Advanced
- Tips and Tricks: Using SAS Viya for Learners with This Course
- Learner Prerequisites
- Course Environment: Advanced
- Automated Explanation
- SAS Visual Analytics Review
- Business Scenario
- Automated Explanation
- Demo - Using Automated Explanation: Threat Level
- Practice Scenario
- Practice: Using Automated Explanation to Analyze Customer Satistfaction
- Activity
- Automated Explanation Review
- Restructuring Data for Geographic Mapping
- Introduction to Restructuring Data for Geographic Mapping
- SAS Data Studio
- Casing Transforms
- Business Scenario
- Geography Data Items
- Demo: Creating a Geographic Data Source
- Practice Scenario
- Business Scenario
- Geography Graphs
- Demo: Analyzing a Geographic Data Source
- Practice Scenario
- SAS Data Studio Transforms
- Activity 2.01
- Practice: Creating a Geographic Data Source
- Question 2.02
- Question 2.03
- Practice: Analyzing a Geographic Data Source
- Restructuring Data for Geographic Mapping Review
- Restructuring Data for Forecasting
- Introduction to Restructuring Data for Forecasting
- Business Scenario
- Forecasting: Data Shape
- Transposing Data
- Demo: Creating a Forecasting Data Source
- Practice Scenario
- Business Scenario
- Analytics: Forecasting
- Underlying Factors and What If Analysis
- Demo: Analyzing a Forecasting Data Source
- Practice Scenario
- Practice: Creating a Forecasting Data Source
- Practice: Analyzing a Forecasting Data Source
- Restructuring Data for Forecasting Review
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the power of using data and geographic mapping with SAS VA in this comprehensive course. Users have praised the course for its practical approach and hands-on exercises, resulting in an overall positive rating. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the detailed explanations of mapping techniques and how to use them in real-world scenarios.Pros from User Reviews
- Practical approach with hands-on exercises
- Detailed explanations of mapping techniques
- Real-world scenarios for practical application
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace to be too slow
- Limited focus on advanced mapping techniques
- Not suitable for those with no prior SAS experience