What is SAS?

SAS - Statistical Analysis System. The SAS System is one of the most popular Statistical software for all kinds of data analysis. It is a general purpose statistical package designed for both interactive, non-interactive, and batch uses. SAS is the business intelligence software you need to solve complex business problems, achieve key objectives and more effectively manage your information assets.

The origins of SAS date back to the mid 1960s. Originally started by Anthony Barr, the concept was based on the use of algebraic formulas to translate raw data into usable forms. Following a couple years on Barr continued refining the process of his creation then began to work with James Goodnight to expand the framework. Following onto the 1970s the idea of SAS had began to cross over to the business world, during of which more and more people came on board developing and enhancing the system. In 1976 SAS Institute Inc was born making the system widely available.