I am stuck trying to format dates on sas and cant figure out what i'm doing wrong?
Was asked,
data age; set demomed; reg_date = input(reg_date,MMDDYY10.); format reg_date MMDDYY10.; run; data age; set demomed; age = yrdif(reg_date,bdate); run;
Do not believe. Know.
Inspect the properties of the variable in the dataset viewer, or run a PROC CONTENTS on the dataset.
Maxim 3: Know Your Data.
Is reg_date character, or numeric with a MMDDYY10. format assigned?
Do not believe. Know.
Inspect the properties of the variable in the dataset viewer, or run a PROC CONTENTS on the dataset.
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