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!

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.

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By Harsh P

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May 11, 2020

Great introduction to Data Science.

By Thiago d S A

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Apr 29, 2020

A good introduction to data science

By Ryan P

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Apr 20, 2020

Great introduction to Data Science.

By Deepak

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Apr 20, 2020

Great introduction of data science.

By Deleted A

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Apr 19, 2020

Great introduction to data science!

By Gabriel E

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Apr 14, 2020

Great information and presentation.

By NGUYEN Q T

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Apr 7, 2020

Thank you for the great experience!

By Seetam D

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Mar 24, 2020

A Nice Introduction to data science

By di w

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Feb 27, 2020

It's a good start! I'll keep going.

By Miguel S

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Jan 23, 2020

Nice introduction to Data Science !

By Humayoon R

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Jan 18, 2020

Great Introduction of data science.

By Zoran G

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Dec 14, 2019

Great introduction to data science!

By Naima B

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Nov 10, 2019

c'était un excellent apprentissage.

By Rashid R

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Nov 8, 2019

Course is fantastic and informative

By Vishnuprasad S

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Nov 6, 2019

It's been a good journey so far..!!

By Ibrahim B

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Oct 13, 2019

One of the best course in coursera.

By Xiaojie M

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Oct 12, 2019

It is very useful for me right now!

By Sujoy G

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Oct 10, 2019

Date extension needed. Please help.

By Francis K W

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Sep 16, 2019

Good learning and good content too!

By Eddie C

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Sep 10, 2019

Easy to follow. Great introduction.

By sriparna a

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Aug 16, 2019

Excellent content..very encouraging

By Joseph E h

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Aug 8, 2019

great simplified Basic intro course

By Elena C

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Aug 1, 2019

Good introduction for any beginner.

By Sindhuja C

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Jul 26, 2019

Simplified and ease way of learning

By Hariharapriya K

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Jul 2, 2019

Good course content for a beginner.