SAS Exam A00-251 Topic 6 Question 24 Discussion

Data formats specify how data values are to be displayed, such as what type of numerical or textual representation should be used for a given set of data. This allows the data to be displayed in a way that makes sense to the user and is easily understandable. Data formats also define the structure and organization of the data, allowing it to be read into a container or merged with other data sources.