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Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Place: Online
Cost: Free! However, please register by Monday, October 19 in order to receive the webinar link. Webinar information will be sent out by Tuesday, October 20.
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Place: Online
Cost: Free! However, please register by Monday, October 19 in order to receive the webinar link. Webinar information will be sent out by Tuesday, October 20.
Agenda
When multiple comparisons are made between groups, the type-1 error rate, typically .05, becomes inflated. The statistical literature indicates that Monte Carlo simulation, using bootstrap and permutation tests, is an effective method to address the inflated error risk from multiple comparisons. In this presentation, we will look at the theory behind bootstrap and permutation tests, and demonstrate how to generate bootstrapped p-values for commonly used analysis methods. Techniques to be covered include comparisons of counts and percentages, t-tests for means, non-parametric tests, linear regression, logistic regression, and linear mixed models. After covering the theory, we will shift our focus to cool SAS code with PROCs FREQ, TTEST, MULTTEST, GLM, MIXED, and GLIMMIX.
Brandy Sinco is a statistician and database programmer at the University of Michigan Medical School. She has worked on a wide variety of research projects. She holds a bachelors degree in engineering from UM, and masters degrees in mathematics (EMU) and statistics (Colorado State University). The American Public Health Association awarded Brandy a student research award for her statistics masters thesis on path analysis. She has also received "Advanced Analytics" and "Data for Good" awards from the Midwest SAS Users Group conference.
- Using SAS® to Generate p-Values with Monte Carlo Simulation - Brandy Sinco, University of Michigan
When multiple comparisons are made between groups, the type-1 error rate, typically .05, becomes inflated. The statistical literature indicates that Monte Carlo simulation, using bootstrap and permutation tests, is an effective method to address the inflated error risk from multiple comparisons. In this presentation, we will look at the theory behind bootstrap and permutation tests, and demonstrate how to generate bootstrapped p-values for commonly used analysis methods. Techniques to be covered include comparisons of counts and percentages, t-tests for means, non-parametric tests, linear regression, logistic regression, and linear mixed models. After covering the theory, we will shift our focus to cool SAS code with PROCs FREQ, TTEST, MULTTEST, GLM, MIXED, and GLIMMIX.
Brandy Sinco is a statistician and database programmer at the University of Michigan Medical School. She has worked on a wide variety of research projects. She holds a bachelors degree in engineering from UM, and masters degrees in mathematics (EMU) and statistics (Colorado State University). The American Public Health Association awarded Brandy a student research award for her statistics masters thesis on path analysis. She has also received "Advanced Analytics" and "Data for Good" awards from the Midwest SAS Users Group conference.
We are always looking for speakers for future meetings - please contact us if you are interested in presenting!
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The annual MSUG Half-Day SAS conference returns in 2027!
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MWSUG 2026 will be held from November 15-17 in Madison, WI! The Call for Papers will open shortly.
For more information, visit the MWSUG website!
The annual MSUG Half-Day SAS conference returns in 2027!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 19 at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, and watch this website for updates
If you are interested in speaking at a future MSUG meeting, please contact us at [email protected]. We also welcome reviews of SAS Press books- please see our Book Review Process.
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Mission Statement
The Michigan SAS Users Group is organized to further the interests of programmers and users of the SAS Software System. Members share information on building applications with SAS Software and how to better use programming tools and user interfaces. MSUG also provides a forum for informing attendees and members of career opportunities.
Newsletter
Members automatically receive email announcements of upcoming meetings, along with a copy of the MSUG newsletter, which is published occasionally. Notes and Notices, users coding tips and tricks and "help wanted" ads are included in the newsletter. See our archive of Newsletters and Past Proceedings.
Membership
There are no membership dues at the moment.If you wish to join MSUG, please go to our mailing list website and add your email address to our distribution list for newsletters and meeting announcements! If you have questions, please contact us.
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The Michigan SAS Users Group is organized to further the interests of programmers and users of the SAS Software System. Members share information on building applications with SAS Software and how to better use programming tools and user interfaces. MSUG also provides a forum for informing attendees and members of career opportunities.
Newsletter
Members automatically receive email announcements of upcoming meetings, along with a copy of the MSUG newsletter, which is published occasionally. Notes and Notices, users coding tips and tricks and "help wanted" ads are included in the newsletter. See our archive of Newsletters and Past Proceedings.
Membership
There are no membership dues at the moment.If you wish to join MSUG, please go to our mailing list website and add your email address to our distribution list for newsletters and meeting announcements! If you have questions, please contact us.
Advertising/Sponsorship
Download a description of MSUG's sponsorship program. If your company wishes to sponsor an MSUG event, please contact [email protected].
