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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM

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    About the Course

    Do you want to know why data science has been labeled the sexiest profession of the 21st century? After taking this course, you will be able to
    answer this question, understand what data science is and what data scientists do, and learn about career paths in the field. The art of
    uncovering insights and trends in data has been around since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians used census data to increase efficiency in
    tax collection and accurately predicted the Nile River's flooding every year. Since then, people have continued to use data to derive insights and
    predict outcomes. Recently, they have carved out a unique and distinct field for the work they do. This field is data science. ...
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    Sep 10, 2019

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    Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

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    Jul 3, 2019

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    Good introductory course for setting a basis for knowledge of data science and data scientists for someone who may be a novice and seeking to learn more.Good quality in terms of presentation as well.

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    May 21, 2020

    This was probably the simplest way a piece of knowledge can be delivered. Every single lecture was productive.

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    May 2, 2020

    Perfeito! Aprendi muito com o conteúdo do curso e com a experiência de ministrava, obrigado pela oportunidade!

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    Apr 21, 2020

    This course is really great. It gave a brief understanding about data science. As a beginner its of great use.

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    Mar 31, 2020

    I have learned a lot of things that I did not know about. The content is really high quality so the teachers

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    By Nikhildas C

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    Feb 29, 2020

    Very good data science intrdocution course. I learned what is data science and roles about data scientist job.

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    Feb 13, 2020

    This course is really helpful to get a common sense of what data science is. It is basic but really important.

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    By Jeyhun A

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    Feb 9, 2020

    If you are very new to the very new topic- Data Science and not sure what is all about, the course is for you.

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    By Amir T

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    Dec 11, 2019

    this was a good course to get the general idea behind data science and know what you should expect to form it.

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    By sarang j

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    Nov 9, 2019

    I enjoyed the course thoroughly. I would love to explore data science with IBM and Coursera in future courses.

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    By Armando A

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    Oct 22, 2019

    The flow of taking a Coursera course was seamless. This was an excellent introduction class for what is data s

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    By Staelle M

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    Oct 16, 2019

    Excellente introduction aux data sciences.

    C'est important d'avoir des retours d'expérience aussi intéressants.

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    By Elena M

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    Sep 21, 2019

    Very well structured. Great base knowledge to know about Data Science (mostly theoretical, not much practice).

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    By Chinomso U U

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    Jun 7, 2019

    The course provides basic foundational knowledge of what to expect while considering a career in Data Science.

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    By Haruna B

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    May 25, 2019

    This is a good course for anyone who wants to learn the basics about data science, simple and straight foward.

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    By Aditya M

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    Apr 25, 2019

    The content is quite sufficient to direct and create interest for any naive person to begin with Data Science.

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    By Abhinav B

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    Mar 25, 2019

    It was a very informative course . I got to understand the power of high power computing and image processing.

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    By chitresh k

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    Dec 27, 2018

    Great preview to the Data Science career and elaborated discussion about the required skills of data scientist

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    By reza p

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    Jan 12, 2025

    that was a amazing course before diving into data science? with a perfect big pictures of data science world.

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    By J. J

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    Jul 19, 2024

    Amei, completo, dinâmico e bem inspirador. Agora tenho certeza que a Ciência de dados é a área certa para im.

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    By Umair J

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    Mar 23, 2024

    Teachers are too good, they teach you from the very beginner level and give you the right point of knowledge.

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    By angie b

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    Jun 13, 2023

    This course provide a huge view and perspective of what Data Science is and how to get immerse in this world.

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    By Jazib A

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    Jun 11, 2023

    Very informative and motivated. I Stromgly recommend this course while you want to take part in Data Science.

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    May 18, 2023

    I highly recommend this course because it's where someone can shape his/her "WHY" to become a Data Scientist.

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    By Emon S

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    Jan 11, 2023

    Great content with lots of real world examples. The course does not require any specific academic background.

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    By Keabetswe B T

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    Oct 7, 2022

    Good introduction to data science, very interesting and motivated me to continue with the rest of the course

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