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

Jul 3, 2019

Good introductory course for setting a basis for knowledge of data science and data scientists for someone who may be a novice and seeking to learn more.Good quality in terms of presentation as well.

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 abdul b

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Aug 17, 2019

Wonderfully furnished and precisely presented

By zeeshan h

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Aug 7, 2019

An excellent basic course about data science.

By Hakan U

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Jul 19, 2019

Very good for starting to learn Data Science.

By Pablo M P

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Jul 15, 2019

I loved this course! It was very educational.

By muduganti n r

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Jul 9, 2019

was good to be get introduced into the course

By kislay s

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Jun 30, 2019

conceptual clarity and nice overview provided

By Sahana P

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Jun 29, 2019

VERY GOOD COURSETO GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES

By Vinit R

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Jun 29, 2019

Very well structured, overall awesome course!

By CARLOS S

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Jun 18, 2019

It is a amazing course! It got my attenction!

By pavan k

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Jun 13, 2019

It's very useful and everyone should take it.

By Nishant B

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Jun 4, 2019

just an awesome experience by learning here!!

By Jaganathan R

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May 22, 2019

Good material to learn basics of Data Science

By Divyam S

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Apr 4, 2019

Quite apt for inducing interest in the Field.

By K A K

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Mar 18, 2019

The best orientation course for Data science!

By 黄胜蓝

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Feb 23, 2019

It's a great start for a data science learner

By Kaia T

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Feb 11, 2019

Really informative and easy to use and learn.

By Nouf A

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Feb 4, 2019

I learned more information about data science

By Lorraine F

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Jan 30, 2019

Quick summary of Data Science! Truly enjoyed.

By Mohitkumar R

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Oct 19, 2018

Great course for introduction to data science

By Gabor K

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Jul 31, 2018

Introduction for beginners; achieves the goal

By habib a

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Dec 16, 2024

excellent course with great course material.

By Safaa H A

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Oct 28, 2024

من أروع الدورات الالتحقت بهم لكن أين الشهادة

By gulshan k

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Oct 22, 2024

as a beginner, this course very motivated me

By JUAN C B L

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Jun 27, 2024

Clear, simply, easy to understand and follow

By Namrud A

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May 25, 2024

Very informative and well-structured course.