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 19, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

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By Hiep T

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Apr 13, 2021

Excellent overview of data science and its application and user

By jonathan m

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Jan 26, 2021

I started when the cov 19 began, nowadays i can't stop to learn

By Niyas a p

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Jan 20, 2021

Its good course to understand what is data science and its uses

By Muhammad A W

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Dec 2, 2020

The course content was amazing and recommended for others also.

By omid z

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Nov 30, 2020

it gives a very well overview through the basics of data mining

By sushma v

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Nov 1, 2020

the course has the basics essentials to understand data science

By Technology R

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Aug 22, 2020

Such a great course to introduce you to the data science field.

By MEEKHA M B

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Aug 16, 2020

It's very good course.Very useful to know abouyt data science.

By Sudesh k

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Aug 3, 2020

Nice presentations, way of explanation is good. Overall Best!!!

By jecinta k

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Jul 31, 2020

I love data science now....thank you for wonderful introduction

By Shubham D S

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Jul 9, 2020

This Course is very helpful to teaching me my favourite subject

By Towhidul I

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Jul 9, 2020

Best contents for basic starting for the field of Data Science.

By Ali A H

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Jun 15, 2020

Excellent stepping stone for the dynamic world of data science.

By sanjay s

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May 31, 2020

This course will give complete introduction about data science.

By Deepthy K

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May 21, 2020

A good theoretical introduction into the filed of Data Science!

By Ankur J

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May 21, 2020

It was a very good introductory course of a Data Science field.

By Mohammad A

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May 10, 2020

Great contents! Great teachers! I enjoyed the course very much!

By Chanon K

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May 3, 2020

Very Good for Introduction and Building Passion to Data Science

By Phaneendra K

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May 1, 2020

Excellent Videos and Content , Very Interesting and Informative

By Arving M G E

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Apr 15, 2020

Highly recommended to start you trip in the Data Science world.

By Danilo C

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Apr 11, 2020

Um curso muito bom para te introduzir no mundo do Data Science!

By Shrina M

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Apr 9, 2020

great orientation programs .

really helped me get a clear vision

By Ty W

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Apr 8, 2020

Very informative and not dry. Kept me wanting to pay attention.

By Robert H M

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Apr 6, 2020

Great course. So interesting than I made it in 2 days in a row!

By Nolan S

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Apr 2, 2020

Great teaching! I really like the real-world examples throghout