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

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.

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!

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By Tanishk G

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Feb 27, 2020

Good Course, Very detailed.

By Deleted A

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Feb 17, 2020

Thanks for this nice class!

By Teodora M

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Feb 11, 2020

Very useful information! :)

By alejandro m

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Jan 26, 2020

Excelente curso, didáctico.

By Deleted A

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Jan 12, 2020

Best for quick Introduction

By shiladitya c

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Jan 10, 2020

It's very well descriptive.

By Siwei L

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Dec 6, 2019

Good and short introduction

By Vikram K

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Dec 5, 2019

awesome course for begginer

By Dr.A.Paramasivam

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Oct 30, 2019

More Interesting and useful

By Deepak J

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Sep 23, 2019

Very nicely drafted course.

By Ravindra B

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Sep 20, 2019

Nice intro to data science.

By WAQAR A

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Aug 30, 2019

it was good and informative

By KRISHNA K S

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Jul 31, 2019

It was a great experience .

By Satish P

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Jun 24, 2019

A good Course to begin with

By Dishant A

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Jun 5, 2019

Great start to Data Science

By Anna

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Jun 1, 2019

Great informational course!

By Rushendrababu K

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May 29, 2019

I Thank all the instructors

By man m s

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May 13, 2019

a great learning experience

By Abdul R R

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May 7, 2019

Best and Interesting Course

By A S

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Mar 27, 2019

Solid info to start you out

By Keiry M

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Mar 12, 2019

Amazing I learned so much !

By Avinash K

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Mar 4, 2019

Great Course for a beginner

By Deleted A

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Mar 3, 2019

As a intro class, it is OK.

By boma T

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Feb 24, 2019

Great intro to data science

By Mr S S

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Feb 10, 2025

better platform for future