SAS Exam A00-280 Topic 3 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for SAS's A00-280 exam

Question #: 60
Topic #: 3

A Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) defines the selection process for baseline records. This instructs the programmer to choose the last non-missing analyte value prior to first study drug administration (date/time).

The DEMO data set contains the date/time of first study drug administration for subject:

What will be the resulting baseline values, as selected per the SAP instructions?

AOption A

BOption B

COption C

DOption D

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Suggested Answer: D

by Flo at Jun 21, 2024, 12:22 PM

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Hubert

6 months ago

Option D, no doubt about it! I can already see the programmers in the lab scratching their heads and trying to decipher this convoluted question. Sometimes I wonder if these exam writers are just trying to confuse us.

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Clement

6 months ago

Yeah, I agree. The question may be confusing, but if we follow the instructions carefully, Option D should be the resulting baseline value.

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Ona

6 months ago

I think Option D is the correct choice. It seems like the most logical selection based on the SAP instructions.

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Marvel

7 months ago

I agree with Sena, Option A seems to align better with the SAP instructions.

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Sena

7 months ago

Hmm, I see your point. But I still think Option A makes more sense.

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Stephanie

7 months ago

I believe it should be Option B, based on the SAP instructions.

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Barb

7 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm going to have to carefully re-read the SAP instructions and double-check the data to be sure. Maybe I should ask the instructor for a hint, or at least some coffee to fuel my brain.

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Arletta

6 months ago

User 2

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Carlton

6 months ago

User 1

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Lisbeth

6 months ago

User 2

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Helene

7 months ago

User 1

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Sena

7 months ago

I think the resulting baseline values will be Option A.

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Carmela

7 months ago

Option B looks like the correct answer to me. The SAP instructions clearly state to choose the last non-missing analyte value prior to the first study drug administration date/time, and that appears to be the value in the second row for this subject.

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Dusti

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards Option B as well. It aligns with the guidelines provided in the SAP for choosing baseline values.

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Stephaine

7 months ago

Yes, I also think Option B is the right answer. It matches the criteria mentioned in the SAP for selecting baseline values.

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Zachary

7 months ago

I agree, Option B seems to be the correct choice based on the SAP instructions.

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