Question

Which statement contains valid syntax for specifying a worksheet name?

a. ods excel sheet_name='Males';
b. ods excel (sheet_name='Males');
c. ods excel option(sheet_name='Males');
d. ods excel options(sheet_name='Males');

Answer 1

The correct syntax for setting the worksheet name in SAS ODS for Excel is 'ods excel options(sheet_name='Males')'. The options keyword is necessary, and the desired sheet name should be enclosed in quotes within the parentheses.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct syntax for specifying a worksheet name in the context of the SAS Output Delivery System (ODS) for an Excel file is: d. ods excel options(sheet_name='Males'). When using ODS to write to an Excel file, you must use the options keyword to set options such as the sheet name. The syntax requires that the option name be specified within the parentheses, and the option value being assigned within quotation marks. Here's an example for further clarification:

ods excel options(sheet_name='Males');
proc print data=work.males;
run;
ods excel close;

This example sets the sheet name to 'Males' for the data being written to the Excel file.