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

Feb 9, 2023

I love how beginner-friendly this course is. I did not have to panic about not following any lecture since I am new to this field. I know this is the first course but I'm loving it already. <<33

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 Premchand k

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Apr 23, 2020

Now i feel pretty much confident regarding the data science concepts

By Sharvinee

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Apr 21, 2020

There were a few videos with wrong subtitles. Otherwise, it is good.

By Poovammal E

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Apr 18, 2020

Awesome time. Excellent plan and presentation of the course material

By Harshadeep V

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Apr 15, 2020

A very good course who would like to pursue a career in Data Science

By NILADRI G

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Apr 13, 2020

Very informative and gives good insights about what is data science.

By Laura c o

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Apr 7, 2020

A concise and straight to the point foundational data science course

By Olamide A

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Mar 10, 2020

This course really got me excited about my data science career drive

By Adedapo B

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Mar 9, 2020

Great opening course. Eases one into the what data science is about.

By Ahmad H K

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Feb 17, 2020

Very nicely structured course for beginners. Thanks Coursera and IBM

By Sebastian F C

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Feb 4, 2020

Es un muy buen curso para iniciar en el mundo de la ciencia de datos

By Rama P

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Dec 31, 2019

Course Narrators were very good and was very easy understand. Thanks

By Kanwal S

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Oct 25, 2019

Easy to learn and so informative in delivering content to beginners.

By Pitchaiah U

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May 15, 2019

Nice introduction for a beginner to understand what is Data Science.

By Rishabh J

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May 6, 2019

It's good, gives me a detail view to start a career in Data Science.

By Zachary G

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Apr 28, 2019

A great introductory course on defining Data Science and what it is.

By Glenn D

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Apr 24, 2019

It's a very nice introductory course for an aspiring data scientist.

By Mohammed A

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Apr 3, 2019

I love this course, I will become data scientist as soon as possible

By Ady B

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Mar 18, 2019

It was really good learning into understanding what is Data Science.

By Matthew D V

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Mar 13, 2019

Good introductory course into "what it means to be a data scientist"

By Rafael G

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Dec 6, 2018

A very good that help you to understand what really is Data Science.

By Vitawat N

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Nov 11, 2018

More understand career path of Data Science and the right way to go.

By Muhammad U M

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Oct 27, 2018

It's just a basic overview so nothing to say much about this course.

By Ishan B

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Sep 12, 2018

Really helpful course who seeking for the knowledge and the success.

By Tiramisu B

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Sep 1, 2018

this course is explain everything To Intro for data Science , Thanks

By aquileo v

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Mar 14, 2025

Excelente contenidos y buena pedagogía para impartir las temáticas