If you define a numeric variable and assign the result of a character expression to it, SAS tries to convert the character result of the expression to a numeric value and to execute the statement. If ...

To ensure we end up with an unsigned 16-bit integer variable regardless of the underlying system, we’ll be using the C standard library’s type definitions from stdint.h. We now have a new data ...

SAS determines the length of a variable from its first occurrence in the DATA step. The new variable gets the same type and length as the expression on the right side of the assignment statement. When ...

Classifying a variable as a particular type of data is important when considering how to present the data. Data can be presented in a number of ways, which depends on the type of variable and the ...

Cost accounting is a process that measures all of the expenses associated with running a business, including both fixed and ...

Two common types of annuities are fixed and variable. While they share some features, they are also different in certain aspects. You’ll want to know what’s involved with each before making a ...

Learn about the various types of life insurance (term life, whole, universal variable, and final expense) and how to decide which is best for you.