Purpose

In this module, you will save your temporary dataset as a permanent dataset.

Create a permanent dataset in a directory or library

In the previous modules you worked with a temporary dataset or dataset in memory that exists only as long as your analysis session is open. In this module, you will take that temporary dataset or dataset in memory and save it as a permanent file in your directory or library which will be stored between analysis sessions.

• Key Concepts about Saving NHANES Datasets
• How to Save NHANES Datasets in SAS
• How to Save NHANES Datasets in Stata
• Download Sample Code and Dataset