Statistical Data Mining Using SAS Applications, Second Edition describes statistical data mining concepts and demonstrates the features of user-friendly data mining SAS tools. Integrating the statistical and graphical analysis tools available in SAS systems, the book provides complete statistical data mining solutions without writing SAS program codes or using the point-and-click approach. Each chapter emphasizes step-by-step instructions for using SAS macros and interpreting the results. Compiled data mining SAS macro files are available for download on the author's website. By following the step-by-step instructions and downloading the SAS macros, analysts can perform complete data mining analysis fast and effectively. New to the Second Edition-General Features Access to SAS macros directly from desktop Compatible with SAS version 9, SAS Enterprise Guide, and SAS Learning Edition Reorganization of all help files to an appendix Ability to create publication quality graphics Macro-call error check New Features in These SAS-Specific Macro Applications Converting PC data files to SAS data (EXLSAS2 macro) Randomly splitting data (RANSPLIT2) Frequency analysis (FREQ2) Univariate analysis (UNIVAR2) PCA and factor analysis (FACTOR2) Multiple linear regressions (REGDIAG2) Logistic regression (LOGIST2) CHAID analysis (CHAID2) Requiring no experience with SAS programming, this resource supplies instructions and tools for quickly performing exploratory statistical methods, regression analysis, logistic regression multivariate methods, and classification analysis. It presents an accessible, SAS macro-oriented approach while offering comprehensive data mining solutions.

Client/server and distributed technologies have made great strides since their emergence in the late 1980s to become very popular in the IT industry today. This book illustrates techniques not only for designing GUI client/server applications, but also for managing complex application environments containing both legacy and new applications. Topics covered in this book include - The what, when and how of the three tier client/server model - Coupling and dependency: key design factors in distributed systems - Distributed application design alternatives for the enterprise - The Federated application structure for integrating the applications of the enterprise - A real-life case study of a major financial institution - Systems Architects and senior technical staff Project Managers and Software Engineers involved with or interested in client/server computing, and final year undergraduate and postgraduate students will find this book useful.