A few lessons back, we learned how to use the PRINT procedure to create basic list reports of SAS data sets. In this lesson, we'll learn how to use the REPORT procedure to create not only basic list reports but also customized list reports, as well as a broad variety of summary reports. The customization that we will investigate includes assigning formats to some of the columns in the report, defining column headings, specifying the order of the contents of our reports, as well as specifying the justification, width, and spacing of the columns. We'll also learn how to group the character variables in our reports, so that we can create summary reports that contain statistical summaries of the columns, such as subtotals, grand totals, and averages.

You should know that the REPORT procedure is capable of creating highly customized reports. We'll necessarily focus only on the most common statements and the most common enhancements. For more extensive information about the REPORT procedure features, you might want to try Carpenter's Complete Guide to the SAS REPORT Procedure.

OPTIONS PS = 58 LS = 80 NODATE NONUMBER;
            LIBNAME stat480 'C:\Yourdrivename\stat480wc\sasndata\';
            PROC PRINT data = stat480.penngolf;
               title 'Some Pennsylvania Golf Courses';
            RUN;

First, download the stat480.penngolf data set by clicking on the link. After you've saved the data set in a convenient location on your computer, launch the SAS program, and edit the LIBNAME statement so that it reflects the location in which you saved the stat480.penngolf data set. Finally, run   the SAS program, so that you have access to the data set throughout the lesson. Then, review the output from the PRINT procedure so that you can familiarize yourself with the data set.