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 Ankit K

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Jun 26, 2019

best for basics

By Fernando L I

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Jun 14, 2019

Great Course!!!

By Phaninder E

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Mar 26, 2019

excellent intro

By 吴佳壕

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Mar 15, 2019

good course！！！！

By Gustavo E J D C

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Mar 2, 2019

Excelente curso

By Pablo V V

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Feb 19, 2019

I like coursera

By William Z

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Feb 14, 2019

Very impressive

By Prashant H K

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Jan 30, 2019

Helpful course.

By Angel J C V

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Nov 28, 2018

Exceptional !!!

By Mohammed T M

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Nov 6, 2018

SO far so good,

By Vasileios M

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Sep 30, 2018

Great Course!!!

By Carlos T

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Aug 18, 2018

the best course

By Cristian M O

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Mar 3, 2025

It's very good

By ANDREA R

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Feb 18, 2025

Exelente curso

By Shravani.H.S A

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Nov 25, 2024

it's very good

By Tan A Y

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Nov 8, 2024

Very practical

By Mauricio S

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Oct 20, 2024

Muy educativo,

By GAURAV G C

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Oct 16, 2024

helpful course

By Muhamad A B M A

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Oct 15, 2024

i learn a lot!

By Hani A S A

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Sep 26, 2024

Very beautiful

By Atif A

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Aug 28, 2024

Great Learning

By Gabriel O

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Aug 21, 2024

Very educative

By Mostafa Y M I

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Jul 30, 2024

Amazing course

By Angèle V N F

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Mar 5, 2024

very explicite

By Adeyinka S

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Feb 1, 2024

Stepping Stone