Example 3.2. Computing Descriptive Statistics for Specific Groups

Goal

Compute specific descriptive statistics for specific combinations of several classification variables. Omit unneeded combinations of the classification variables from the report.

Save in a data set the minimum and maximum values for specific variables for use in a later example. Save record identifiers with the results.

Report

                  Nutritional Information about
 Breads Available in the Region
                     Values Per Bread Slice,
 Calories in kcal, Fiber in Grams

                                       The MEANS
 Procedure Variable ...

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