How are SAS data sets generated?
Reason for asking: Because the FDA requires that data be submitted as SAS version 5 transport files and analysis is almost always performed using SAS, you will most likely need SAS data sets at some point. If data is not initially stored as SAS data sets then you will need to determine how they will be created. If extraction/conversion programs need to be written, you need to know what skill sets are required. You should also consider validation issues related to the conversion process and the maintenance of two databases. DZS Answer: Data is stored as SAS data sets from the outset so there are no conversion programs or third party software needed. Furthermore, data is always available for analysis and report generation by SAS programmers and statisticians. ClinPlus Data Management also includes an export feature to allow copying and sub-setting of data and the creation of SAS transport files.
