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 David F

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Jul 8, 2019

EXCELENTE GRACIAS Y SALUDOS A IBM

By Deepratna A

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Jun 19, 2019

Defines data science pretty well.

By Kushagra J

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Jun 1, 2019

Beginner's guide to Data Science.

By Yash B S

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May 28, 2019

if you are a beginner , go for it

By Hussain T

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Apr 30, 2019

good introduction of data science

By Ricardo R

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Apr 24, 2019

Excelente exposição sobre o tema.

By Mário F

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Apr 14, 2019

Great introdution to data science

By Mustapha A

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Mar 20, 2019

The Greatest Data Science Course.

By Renata G A

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Mar 12, 2019

Simple and straight to the point.

By Chin C L

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Feb 26, 2019

Good introduction of data science

By Prashanth K R

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Feb 25, 2019

Excellent Course and its content.

By abhijit h

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Jan 29, 2019

Very Nicely explained the industr

By CHINMAY K R

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Dec 17, 2018

VERY NICE KNOWLEDGE FOR BEGINNERS

By Bright U

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Nov 21, 2018

Great Introduction! Great videos!

By Sinan A T

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Nov 14, 2018

excellent material and very clear

By Syed S T H

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Oct 1, 2018

Nice Course gave me a head start.

By eric b

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Sep 22, 2018

Great intro to the field of study

By rayed a

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Sep 17, 2018

Good Introduction to Data Science

By Rizal A

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Sep 15, 2018

Good introduction of Data Science

By Daniel C

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Mar 5, 2025

A nice Data Science introduction

By MARIA E L

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Feb 16, 2025

really nice introductory course.

By Fahad A

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Jan 13, 2025

it is good for start to learn ds

By Mariko Z

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Sep 9, 2024

Very helpful for a true beginner

By kingsley A I

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Sep 5, 2024

Great course, great instructors.

By pallav b

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Apr 19, 2024

Very interesting and informative