Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM
About the Course
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. ...
Top reviews
SB
Sep 10, 2019
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.
VS
Jul 3, 2019
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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By Kim K B M
•Sep 13, 2018
The concept of Data Science is discussed on a very detailed and useful way. It basically presents the very foundation and concepts of it.
By Raham D
•Feb 16, 2025
this an exceptional and wonderful course for beginner as well as intermediate student. I like it very much. Thank you IBM and Coursera!!
By Paloma P
•Jan 19, 2024
Excellent introductory course. It makes it clear to you the characteristics that someone who wants to become a data scientist must have.
By shekhar s p
•May 9, 2023
It's really easy and friendly course matarial which provided by coursera I am love in it and for future prosective this is my new school
By Kaushik R ( G
•Feb 4, 2023
Excellent introductory course comprising of all the elements of data science and what it means to be a data scientist, very interesting.
By Muhammad T
•Jan 21, 2023
It feels so good to become aware of different applications and the basics of the Data Science field. I really enjoy the course contents.
By Wallace G
•Oct 26, 2021
Probably the best out of the entire group -- very interesting, used interviews and video to keep the presentations/information engaging.
By Sidnei L B
•Jul 13, 2021
What a experience! I had to review some knowledges, and learn a bunch of new information....thanks IBM and Coursera for the opportunity.
By ASFAW W
•Aug 15, 2020
I personally appreciate the course methodology. The videos and reading materials are precisely selected and appropriate to the learners.
By Daniel J Z G
•Jul 19, 2020
Amazing course. Thanks to this course, I am now familiar with the subject and can't stop thinking about learning more and more about it!
By Ahmed S A
•Jul 11, 2020
Great for introducing Data Science for Beginners. Important information is simple, concise and recited clearly that is easy to memorize.
By vijay b n
•Jul 5, 2020
Interesting and Wonderful course for Beginners who want to pursue career in Data Science.
Really enjoyed a lot while learning the course.
By Ravi P
•Jun 8, 2020
Very great and informative orientation about data-science gained so many new insights about data-science from this course. Great Job IBM
By Michael D
•May 16, 2020
Great introduction to the fundamentals of data science and the skills and attributes needed to have a successful career in data science.
By Vadzim P
•May 1, 2020
Very clear material that gives a fundamental overview of the field. Meaningful quizzes, and great experience with the IBM Cloud Account.
By Oscar A Z
•Apr 28, 2020
What is data Science, is a very important intruduction to the field this will give you the base to start studing more about Data Science
By Farooq Y
•Mar 30, 2020
A very good introduction for everyone. Even if you are a non-programmer like myself, this course/module will ease you into Data Science.
By Curtis H
•Mar 27, 2020
Good introduction to the area of Data Science, filled with many interpretations and definitions from knowledgeable people in the videos.
By Juan M E
•Dec 18, 2019
Well explained, this course is only for the basics and an introduction for the future concepts for the certificate or the specialization
By Akhilesh s
•Sep 11, 2019
The course content is good and very helpful for those who want to become a data scientist.
A very warm Thanks to Coursera, and community.
By Faizaan
•Aug 19, 2019
This course was very helpful and informative.
Good learning platform.
Thank you everyone who have put in their efforts and valuable time
By Sherry M
•Mar 11, 2019
Very informative module about the skills and opportunities for data scientists. The lessons were short and kept my attention quite well.
By Sepehr T
•Feb 26, 2019
This course is great for someone who has no idea about data science and will give anyone a clear idea what a data scientist is and does.
By Lucas A P
•Dec 3, 2018
Uma boa introdução para entender melhor o que de fato é o Data Science!
A good introduction to help you know what's in fact Data Science!
By Todd J
•Sep 19, 2018
Good starting class. Breaks some of the myths that I had about Data Scientist and gave me the confidence to continue on down this road.