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 Yuxin S

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May 27, 2020

Great introduction to data science

By 劉大維

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May 26, 2020

Really useful and connected course

By kevin z

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May 11, 2020

Good introductory to Data Science.

By Lionel C

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May 8, 2020

Great course. Good basics offered.

By Samuel K R

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May 4, 2020

Great introduction to Data Science

By hemant k

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Apr 30, 2020

Very good insights on data science

By Georgina C

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Apr 22, 2020

Excellent! Very clear the concepts

By CHRISTOPHER O

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Apr 18, 2020

It is so comprehensive and helpful

By Ken T

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Apr 15, 2020

Good introduction to data science.

By Mohamed E

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Apr 15, 2020

A best introducing of data science

By Bernardo V O

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Apr 13, 2020

Great Introduction to Data Science

By Md. S S

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Apr 5, 2020

Great and an easy way of learning.

By Rohan P

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Apr 1, 2020

Informative Videos and fun quizzes

By Vasanthaenian S

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Mar 23, 2020

Great Introduction to Data science

By aniruddha d

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Mar 22, 2020

Yes it was good and understandable

By Aniket J

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Mar 20, 2020

Really a good course for beginners

By NISAR A N

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Mar 9, 2020

Excellent course for the beginners

By Yonglok K

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Feb 8, 2020

I am very satisfied for my course.

By Muthu M H

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Feb 7, 2020

Great Introduction to Data Science

By Kessiena R D

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Jan 23, 2020

Easy to understand teaching method

By Sangyeol L

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Dec 31, 2019

Excellent and concise introduction

By Lee Y Y

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Dec 22, 2019

Clear concepts and concise content

By In S

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Nov 30, 2019

Great, I had fun with this course.

By Patxi S

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Nov 16, 2019

Great introduction to the subject!

By Keith T

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Nov 5, 2019

A good introduction to the subject