What does the PROC PRINT procedure accomplish?

The PROC PRINT procedure in SAS is specifically designed to generate tabular reports of data stored in datasets. When executed, it displays the contents of a dataset in a structured format, making it easy for users to visually inspect and understand the data. It provides various options to control which variables to display, the order of the output, and additional formatting options to enhance readability.

This procedure is mainly used for reporting and reviewing the data rather than modifying it or processing it in a complex way. The report generated can be directed to various output destinations, including the output window, ODS destinations, or external files.

The other options do not describe the main function of PROC PRINT accurately. The procedure does not process large datasets or sort them; those tasks can be handled by other SAS procedures such as PROC SORT. Additionally, PROC PRINT does not import data from external sources; that function is typically carried out by procedures like PROC IMPORT or DATA steps that utilize input statements.