Back Transformations for Lognormal Data

As we continue to move into the Proc GLIMMIX world, we are using more non-Gaussian data, such as binomial, Poisson, etc... When we take advantage of the strength of GLIMMIX and designate a non-Gaussian distribution, our LSMeans return to us in a transformed format. But, GLIMMIX has a great option called ILINK to be added … Continue reading Back Transformations for Lognormal Data

LSMEANS – Proc MIXED vs Proc GLIMMIX

Least Squares Means (LSMEANS) are just one of those outputs we all love to see in our SAS output. We've worked through the challenges of seeing the same standard error for all our means (remember it's based on the model and NOT the individual values) and we've learned how to use the PDMIX800 macro for … Continue reading LSMEANS – Proc MIXED vs Proc GLIMMIX

SASsy Fridays – Dates, Times, and Locations

Fall 2017 will see the revival of the SASsy Fridays sessions or the SASsy Fridays Community of Practice in OAC. The sessions will take place in the Crop Science Lab Rm 121A on the following dates and times: Friday, October 13 from 12:30-1:20 p.m. Friday, October 27 from 12:30-1:20 p.m. Friday, November 10 from 12:30-1:20 p.m. … Continue reading SASsy Fridays – Dates, Times, and Locations

I’m BACK!!! Starting October 2017

Hi all! I know it's been a LONG time! There have been a few attempts at restarting, but with my position at Cornell, it was tough to try and maintain this Blog along with my new responsibilities. Well... I'm back in Guelph and am extremely lucky to hold a WONDERFUL position where I will be … Continue reading I’m BACK!!! Starting October 2017

Welcome back to the Updated SASsyFridays blog!

Good day everyone! I know it's been years - almost literally since this BLOG has been updated 😉 My sincerest apologies for that but life took a few interesting turns. So, here we are back at it! The biggest update you'll notice is the addition of a Table of Contents. I began to wonder how … Continue reading Welcome back to the Updated SASsyFridays blog!

Welcome Back!

Good day everyone and welcome back to the academic year! We are meeting today, September 12, 2014 at 12noon in the Library computer lab. My goal for this session is to gather ideas for topics to cover this semester from folks attending. As you already know I have LOTS of ideas, but these sessions are … Continue reading Welcome Back!

Summertime…..

Wow! As usual summer in Southern Ontario has arrived with no warning. I believe we did have a spring this year albeit short. So, what does this have to do with SASsy Fridays you may ask? I'm sure you know what's coming 😉 Summer means field work, writing theses and yes! vacations! So... knowing that … Continue reading Summertime…..

CANCEL – and POSTPONE – Debugging your SAS code – DEBUG and PUT statements

Good evening to all who follow this blog! As you may be aware I've been teaching SAS all week and haven't been able to make the time to put together my thoughts and make a blog posting on the DEBUG topic. As a result I will be cancelling tomorrow's (May 23, 2014) SASsy Friday's session … Continue reading CANCEL – and POSTPONE – Debugging your SAS code – DEBUG and PUT statements

SASsy Friday – March 14 Cancelled

Sorry everyone but I'm still under the weather and will not be able to make it in for tomorrow's SASsy Friday session. Please pass on the note to anyone you may know who was planning on attending. Thank-you