WW16
Using SAS and the Internet for Data Collection and Validation
Tue, PM
Dave Riba
JADE Tech, Inc.
Email: dave@JADETEK.COM
Abstract:
This workshop will demonstrate techniques for collecting and validating data via the Internet. Whether it is survey data, online data collection, or just plain data entry, the internet provides a convenient means to get that information into SAS.
This wor
kshop will discuss the techniques for setting up web-based forms. Attendees will learn scripting routines for client-side validation. SAS/IntrNet will be used to connect the forms to server-side SAS processes. Server-side SAS techniques for additional vali
dation will also be presented. The workshop will emphasize SAS/IntrNet, HTML, and JavaScript code with
specific examples for web-based data collection and validation. It is intended for all levels
of SAS expertise.
Biography:
S. David Riba is CEO of JADE Tech, Inc., a SAS Alliance Partner that specializes entirely in applications development, consulting, and training in the SAS System. Dave has presented papers and assisted in various capacities at SUGI, PharmaSUG, and many reg
ional SAS User conferences. Dave is a SAS Certified Professional and an unrepentant SAS bigot. His major areas of interest are efficient programming techniques and applications development using the SAS System. Dave is the founder of the Florida Gulf Coast
SAS Users Group. He chartered and served as co-chair of the first SouthEast SAS Users Group, SESUG '93. Recently, he served as Co-Chair for SSU 2001, the first-ever joint conference of the SouthEast and South Central SAS User Groups.