How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from SAS to Matlab in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your SAS code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Matlab code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between SAS and Matlab
Characteristic | SAS | Matlab |
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Syntax | SAS uses a data step and a proc step to process data. The data step is used to read, manipulate, and output data, while the proc step is used to perform statistical analyses and generate reports. | Matlab uses a scripting language that is similar to other programming languages, with a focus on numerical computations and data analysis. |
Paradigm | SAS is primarily a procedural programming language, with some support for object-oriented programming. | Matlab is a high-level programming language that supports both procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms. |
Typing | SAS is a statically typed language, meaning that variable types are determined at compile time. | Matlab is a dynamically typed language, meaning that variable types are determined at runtime. |
Performance | SAS is optimized for handling large datasets and can handle complex statistical analyses efficiently. | Matlab is optimized for numerical computations and can handle large matrices and arrays efficiently. |
Libraries and frameworks | SAS has a large number of built-in statistical procedures and libraries for data manipulation and analysis. | Matlab has a large number of built-in functions and toolboxes for numerical computations, data analysis, and visualization. |
Community and support | SAS has a large and active community of users and developers, with extensive documentation and support resources. | Matlab has a large and active community of users and developers, with extensive documentation and support resources. |
Learning curve | SAS has a steep learning curve, with a complex syntax and a focus on statistical analysis and data manipulation. | Matlab has a moderate learning curve, with a relatively simple syntax and a focus on numerical computations and data analysis. |