Which SAS procedure is specifically designed for generating reports from datasets?

The procedure designed specifically for generating reports from datasets is PROC PRINT. This procedure is used to display the contents of a SAS dataset in a tabular format, making it ideal for producing straightforward reports that allow users to view data as it is structured in the dataset. By default, PROC PRINT outputs all observations and variables, but it also provides options to customize the display, such as selecting specific variables or formatting the output.

In contrast, the other procedures serve different purposes. PROC SORT is primarily used for ordering a dataset based on specified variables; it is essential for organizing data but does not generate reports. PROC FREQ analyzes categorical data and provides frequency counts, which can be useful for summary reports but is not intended for general dataset reporting. PROC CONTENTS gives metadata about a dataset, including information on variables and their attributes, but it does not present actual data records in a report format. Thus, PROC PRINT stands out as the dedicated procedure for generating data reports in SAS.