What is SAS?

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SAS stands for the  “Statistical Analysis Software“, a statistical software suite used for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, and predictive analytics.

Though “SAS” abbreviation is used for many different industries and referred to as many different things. It’s hard to understand when someone just says “SAS” without any context.

SAS can be anything such as:

  • SAS (Statistical Analysis System)

    It’s a software package used for analysis, data management and reporting purposes.

  • SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System)

    A Scandinavian Airline. SAS is an abbreviation of the company's full name, Scandinavian Airlines System or legally Scandinavian Airlines System Denmark-Norway-Sweden.

  • The Science Analysis System (SAS)

    It’s a collection of tasks, scripts and libraries, specifically designed to reduce and analyse data collected by the XMM-Newton observatory.

  • The Special Air Service (SAS)

    It’s a special forces unit of the British Army.

  • Sustainable Agro Solutions (SAS)

    It’s a company that provides solutions for agriculture.

  • San Antonio Shoemakers™(SAS)

    It’s an American shoe manufacturer based out of San Antonio, Texas

  • Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS)

    It’s a method used to access computer peripheral devices that employs a serial — one bit at a time — means of digital data transfer over thin cables.

  • The Standards Aligned System (SAS)

    The SAS is developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is a comprehensive, researched-based resource to improve student achievement. SAS identifies six elements that impact student achievement: Standards, Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials & Resources, and Safe and Supportive Schools.

  • Singapore American School(SAS)

    It is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school located in the Woodlands area of Singapore. It offers an American-based curriculum for students in preschool through high school.

  • SaaS (commonly pronounced as “SAS”)

    Software as a service (SaaS /sæs/) is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted.

FAQ

What does SAS stand for?

SAS stands for the  “Statistical Analysis Software“, a statistical software suite used for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, and predictive analytics.

What is difference between SAS and SaaS?

SAS or SaaS, usually people pronounce it as the same “SAAS” but these are extremely two different things. SAS is a Statistical Analysis System whereas SaaS means Software As A Service.