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Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics (Coursera)

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Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics (Coursera)

In this course, you learn about the data structure needed for geographic mapping and forecasting, how to use SAS Data Studio to restructure data for analysis, and how to create geo maps and forecasts in SAS Visual Analytics.

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Course 3 of 5 in the SAS Visual Business Analytics Professional Certificate.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

  • Course Overview and Introduction to Advanced Topics

In this module, you learn about the business scenario that you will follow for this course and where the files are located in SAS Viya for Learners.

  • Restructuring Data for Geographic Mapping

In this module, you learn more about geographic maps in Visual Analytics.

  • Restructuring Data for Forecasting

In this module, you learn more about forecasting in Visual Analytics.

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