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SAS A00-240 Exam Overview :

Exam Name: SAS Statistical Business Analysis SAS9: Regression and Model
Exam Code: A00-240
Certifications: SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Certification
Actual Exam Duration: 120 minutes
Expected no. of Questions in Actual Exam: 60
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SAS A00-240 Exam Objectives :

Section Weight Objectives
ANOVA - 10%
  •     Verify the assumptions of ANOVA
  •     Analyze differences between population means using the GLM and TTEST procedures
  •     Perform ANOVA post hoc test to evaluate treatment effect
  •     Detect and analyze interactions between factor
Linear Regression - 20%
  •     Fit a multiple linear regression model using the REG and GLM procedures
  •     Analyze the output of the REG, PLM, and GLM procedures for multiple linear regression models
  •     Use the REG or GLMSELECT procedure to perform model selection
  •     Assess the validity of a given regression model through the use of diagnostic and residual analysis
Logistic Regression - 25%
  •     Perform logistic regression with the LOGISTIC procedure
  •     Optimize model performance through input selection
  •     Interpret the output of the LOGISTIC procedure
  •     Score new data sets using the LOGISTIC and PLM procedures
Prepare Inputs for Predictive Model Performance - 20%
  •     Identify the potential challenges when preparing input data for a model
  •     Use the DATA step to manipulate data with loops, arrays, conditional statements and functions
  •     Improve the predictive power of categorical inputs
  •     Screen variables for irrelevance and non-linear association using the CORR procedure
  •     Screen variables for non-linearity using empirical logit plots
Measure Model Performance - 25%
  •     Apply the principles of honest assessment to model performance measurement
  •     Assess classifier performance using the confusion matrix
  •     Model selection and validation using training and validation data
  •     Create and interpret graphs (ROC, lift, and gains charts) for model comparison and selection
  •     Establish effective decision cut-off values for scoring
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