Hi,
How do I change my variable "Count" from a Char Variable to a Numeric Variable please?
proc sql;
create table work.steps as
select
car_make,
car_type,
count
from work.car_overall;
quit;
You use the input function, as you would in any other SAS instance (even though you seem to insist on using SQL, it is still SAS syntax - unless you pass through to a database which is the only place you have to use SQL and that would not use SAS specifics):
proc sql; create table work.steps as select car_make, car_type, input(count,best.) as count from work.car_overall; quit;
Notice also how I use the code window and use formatting to make the code more readable.
You use the input function, as you would in any other SAS instance (even though you seem to insist on using SQL, it is still SAS syntax - unless you pass through to a database which is the only place you have to use SQL and that would not use SAS specifics):
proc sql; create table work.steps as select car_make, car_type, input(count,best.) as count from work.car_overall; quit;
Notice also how I use the code window and use formatting to make the code more readable.
What preposterously snobbish language.
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