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Output:

In program 3.19 we have missing value in 1 record at the end. If we are not using MISSOVER then our
st
OUTPUT will be

Without using TRUNCOVER compiler thinks there is no data at missing place and it’s going to next record
for read the data. But by using the TRUNCOVER, It tells SAS to read the data which is not present.

3.5 USE OF FIRSTOBS AND OBS

FIRSTOBS

Syntax: Firstobs=n

OBS

OBS=n(MAX )

Program 3.20:

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