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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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    Nov 8, 2020

    Professional level videos. Information provided exaclty to the point giving a great overview of entities under discussion.

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    Oct 24, 2020

    It's an excellent point to start data science you're briefly introduced to data science and environments by professionals.

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    Oct 17, 2020

    I specially found that the interview concept of the course with developers and instructors is very interesting and useful.

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    Sep 1, 2020

    I would recommend this for a wonderful insight into what Data Science is and who a Data Scientist is and what he/she does.

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    Jun 29, 2020

    Very comprehensive, easy to understand the course. The authors were very good at telling the story in a neat and easy way.

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    Jun 28, 2020

    Coursera provide data science Ibm course I have gaine lot of knowledge thanku coursera provided for me data science course

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    Jun 27, 2020

    The course gives deep insight about data science,basics of data science and application of data science in business world.

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    Jun 21, 2020

    exceptional basic understanding and the overview of data science

    i really like the perspective of professor murtaza haider!

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    Jun 20, 2020

    I learned all the fields of development that have Data science and how we can help in a productive way with the right use.

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    By sandeep

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    Jun 19, 2020

    it was a well organised course with extremely helpful videos and materials. looking forward to the remainder of the course

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    By Ummuhan A

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    Jun 7, 2020

    video content is quality and fun. Especially visual content is very catchy and understandable. Many thanks to all of you !

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    May 26, 2020

    Very easy and clear to understand, and I love being able to go at my own pace. Fantastic start to getting into this field.

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    May 11, 2020

    It is good to learn basics before going to advanced concept. This course helped me to understand the concept of the course

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    By Vijayashankaran R L

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    May 2, 2020

    They simply explained what's data science and everything necessary to make you a data scientist, in the best possible way!

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    May 1, 2020

    i really find the course of so much importance in the coming days to come. as i can confidently apply for job applications

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    Apr 27, 2020

    The course is a beautiful introduction for candidates who want to know what Data Science is about and what does it entail.

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    Jan 26, 2020

    This is a very good introduction to data science, well-structured help quick understand the whole picture on data science.

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    Jan 3, 2020

    Excellent study and got to listen to people working real time on these topics and technology. Wonderful experience indeed.

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    By Armin S

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    Nov 9, 2019

    The course contains much good general information about Data Science, It is one of the best beginning path to Data Science

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    Oct 24, 2019

    Awesome introduction to Data Science with good reading and useful videos to give a start to the path towards data science.

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    Sep 2, 2019

    Excellent videos and reading materials. Presented in a cogent manner. I find it easy to go through and learn the concepts.

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    By Elmir G

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    Aug 16, 2019

    That course just gives you what the really data science is, and what directions you should focused on, highly recommended.

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    By Emir S

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    Jun 2, 2019

    Its very good introduction course, I learned couple more things from it even if I was researching about this topic before.

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    By Alexandru S

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    Apr 9, 2019

    This is a very good course to start the journey into Data Science. Not to technical, just to get a "flavour" of the field.

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    Jan 27, 2025

    Perfect course to understand how data science is emerging alike an important career into many fields across the industry.

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