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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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    Apr 1, 2020

    The course provide a brief introduction about Data Science, Data Scientist and the technologies used in Data Science.

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    Mar 23, 2020

    merci infiniment . comme espéré vous m avez fait comprendre que je ne me suis pas trompé en embrassant cette carrière

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    Mar 12, 2020

    I found it very interesting. This course helps me to better understand what data science means , and its application.

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    By Domitille C

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    Mar 10, 2020

    Really interesting course. It is very easy to follow the lecturers and they really make you want to do data sciences!

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    By UDAY K

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    Aug 3, 2019

    I love it all the way it's put together, the class notes, presentation, videos and the quiz. It was very interesting.

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    Jul 2, 2019

    Great introductory to data science, gives not only theoretical knowledge, but also real life example of data science.

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    Jun 30, 2019

    This course, although short, gives a nice introduction to the field of data science and the role of a data scientist.

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    By Vijayalakshmi K

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    Jun 18, 2019

    Very informative.. both the videos and the materials.. Helps you get the intended knowledge in a very simple manner..

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    By vinay B

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    May 14, 2019

    A very good start for me with this course. It just streamlined all my random reading about data science in one place.

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    By Nicholas J F

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    Apr 16, 2019

    I like that this was a very concise explanation that I could use to tell others about what I do and clarify my goals.

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    Apr 8, 2019

    Me parece interesante comenzar a estudiar data science conociendo que el lo que hace específicamente y para que sirve

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    By Anuj G

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    Feb 28, 2019

    Great course with awesome introduction which gives you basic idea of what data science is and how data science works.

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    By Juan R

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    Oct 2, 2018

    Good first contact with data science to understand what is it and the set of skills needed to become a data scientist

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    By Ahmar

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    Apr 27, 2025

    great course to learn the foundational concepts on data science to then excel to more complex concepts in the field.

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    By SHREKA A K M

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    Mar 20, 2025

    great explanation even on data science intro..very clear n the practices help to understand the course even better..

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    By Neelesh V

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    Jan 24, 2025

    A great starting point to know about the Data Science Field. I like the interview style videos that come in between.

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    By Juan C Z P

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    Oct 3, 2024

    Is a good course to know a whole panorama about the data science and the new technologies that we are using nowadays

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    By Zahid M

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    Sep 26, 2024

    Excellent Course Material I'm Very Great-full to take this course. Professors are very well thought in every module.

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    By Wahyuni Q

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    Nov 22, 2023

    Terima kasih atas ilmu yang sudah diberikan. Sangat berguna bagi saya yang ingin menggeluti pekerjaan di bidang data

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    By mitesh j

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    Apr 14, 2023

    Wonderful course. Great platform for learning and achieving a good knowledge.

    Thank you Coursera..

    Really appreciates.

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    By peace o

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    Oct 28, 2022

    Awesome Introductory course to data science. I recommend this for anyone looking to start a career in data science.

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    By Pratibha N

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    Sep 9, 2022

    IT is a nice course to know what is data science, what data scientists do and the career prospects in data science.

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    Aug 21, 2022

    An exceltent introduction to data science if you aren 't related whit it and try to get into this fascinated world.

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    By Ade E C

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    Oct 31, 2021

    Taking this course is an eye opener for anyone who is interested in Data Science. Great content and very insightful.

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    Sep 5, 2021

    The course-1, "What is Data Science" is very informative and provides a great way to build interest in Data Science.

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