Question

Which LIBNAME statement has the correct syntax for reading a Microsoft Excel file?

a. libname excel "filepath/myexcelfile";
b. libname mydata xlsx "filepath/myexcelfile";
c. libname mydata xlsx "filepath/field_data.xlsx";

Answer 1

The correct LIBNAME statement for reading a Microsoft Excel file in SAS is 'c. libname mydata xlsx "filepath/field_data.xlsx";', which correctly uses the XLSX engine and specifies the file with its .xlsx extension.

Step-by-step explanation:

The LIBNAME statement in SAS is used to assign a library reference to a collection of datasets. When dealing with Microsoft Excel files, the SAS/ACCESS Interface to PC Files must be used. The correct syntax to read an Excel file includes specifying the Excel engine and the correct path to the file, including its extension. Therefore, among the options provided, the correct LIBNAME statement for reading a Microsoft Excel file is:

c. libname mydata xlsx "filepath/field_data.xlsx";

This statement uses the XLSX engine, which is designed for reading and writing Microsoft Excel files that are in the .xlsx format, and it correctly identifies the file along with its .xlsx extension.