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richard_hu2003
Calcite | Level 5
When attempting to minimize memory usage, the
most efficient way to do group processing when
using the MEANS procedure is to use:
A.
the BY statement.
B.
GROUPBY with the NOTSORTED specification.
C.
the CLASS statement.
D.
multiple WHERE statements.

Which is the best answer? A or C? Thanks.
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Ksharp
Super User
I choose A. Is it right?


Ksharp
SASKiwi
PROC Star
Agreed. For large numbers of levels MEANS/SUMMARY using BY also runs a lot faster than using CLASS, at the expense of having to sort first.

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