WUSS: Basic Python Programming Seminar
The Western Users of SAS® Software (WUSS) is a non-profit organization that exists to support local SAS® software users groups within the western region.
While we won’t be returning to our normal in-person conference format for 2021, there will be many opportunities to be a part of the WUSS community this year. We are planning a variety of virtual content and networking events for later in the year, so please check back here often for more information. In addition, WUSS is sponsoring a series of online training classes hosted by industry experts throughout the remainder of 2021 and into next year.
Registration is now open for Kevin Lee's Python Programming Seminar – Basics for Statistical Programmers and Statisticians.
Agenda for the seminar: Python Programming Seminar – Basics
- Introduction to Python for statistical programmers and statisticians
- Jupyter Notebook (Python programming platform) download and implementation
- Python Variables Type: Number, String, Lists, Dictionaries, Arrays, Data Frames
- Simple variable manipulation – If & For statements
- Python Function development and comparison with SAS Macro
- Import external Modules/Functions
- Reading and writing external data (excel, SAS datasets, Images)
- Data manipulation using Python
- Introduction of NumPy and Array
- Introduction of Pandas and DataFrame: DataFrame vs SAS datasets
- Basic data manipulation – merge, sort, variables drop/addition
- Create SDTM DM dataset using SAS raw datasets
Please click here to view the lineup of online training classes and register!
