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. In today's world, we use Data Science to find patterns in data and make meaningful, data-driven conclusions and predictions. This course is for everyone and teaches concepts like how data scientists use machine learning and deep learning and how companies apply data science in business. You will meet several data scientists, who will share their insights and experiences in data science. By taking this introductory course, you will begin your journey into this thriving field....

Top reviews

Aug 21, 2023

This course is rich, engaging and thought provoking. It is a solid foundation for a career in data science. I now feel more confident that I can excel in this field. Thank you IBM! Thank you Coursera!

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 Sean M

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Sep 26, 2018

Great introduction

By URIEL I L

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May 2, 2025

Very interesting!

By Umang V

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Mar 19, 2025

nice very helpful

By Renzo C M

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Jan 29, 2025

100% Recomendable

By Federico A

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Jan 13, 2025

¡Excelente curso!

By Aulia B

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Dec 26, 2024

Good for beginner

By Atalay D

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Oct 22, 2024

başarılı bir kurs

By Julian F

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Sep 4, 2024

The best Cousera!

By Avijit B

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Aug 27, 2024

Love this course.

By Muskan B

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Aug 18, 2024

Great explanation

By Anushka K

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Jul 19, 2024

Very good session

By Nguyen T

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Jul 7, 2024

Thank you so much

By Khwezi D

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Jun 20, 2024

clear and concise

By Felipe d J R G

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Jun 19, 2024

very cool program

By Ihsanul A

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Nov 28, 2023

i get a knowledge

By Maciej K

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Nov 20, 2023

Nice introduction

By Sharang D

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Oct 4, 2023

Best for learning

By Van B D

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Sep 24, 2023

Very good course!

By Jayanendra k

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Jul 2, 2023

Excellent course.

By Vicki S

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Jun 22, 2023

Excellent course!

By Tolga B

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Jun 18, 2023

very informative!

By Shubham b k

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Jun 9, 2023

very good content

By nankeng d

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Jun 7, 2023

VERRY GOOD COURSE

By Samer J

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Jun 2, 2023

beautifull course

By Toussaint D

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May 8, 2023

Very Good Content