PS04 Putting it Together (The Poster): A Data Set Joining Primer     Contributed

Janet E. Stuelpner Citigroup ,Caroline Bahler
Meridian Software, Inc.
Abstract: Whether it is merging two datasets in a DATA step or joing two tables in a PROC SQL, we spend a great deal of time combining data. This poster will show the various techniques we can use to put together our data and what the outcome will be.

Biography:
Janet Stuelpner provides training and programming support in the areas of clinical trials, outcomes research and the financial industry. Janet has several degrees in the sciences. She has been a SAS user for over 21 years on many different platforms. Origi nally a systems programmer, she has now turned her focus to teaching DB2 SQL and SAS. She is a section chair at NESUG, a member of the HASUG steering committee and has been a presenter at users groups at all levels.

Caroline has over 20 years experience using SAS software under multiple operating systems and platforms. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Agronomy. She has presented at multiple SUGI and SESUG conferences on multiple SAS topics.