Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM

4.7

stars

76,508 ratings

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 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

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!

Filter by:

7801 - 7825 of 10,000 Reviews for What is Data Science?

By Damith H

•

May 26, 2020

By Chad H

•

May 12, 2020

Good format. Easy to follow.

By Shubham J

•

May 6, 2020

Such a Great experience i got

By Jonathan B

•

May 5, 2020

Excellent course. Good intro.

By Parth J

•

May 2, 2020

Very good foundational course

By Farrukh N A

•

Apr 30, 2020

Brilliant course. I loved it.

By Melvin H

•

Apr 24, 2020

Excellent Introductory course

By Vannesa M R

•

Apr 18, 2020

Una introducción muy completa

By Rona S

•

Apr 14, 2020

general overview of the field

By Ezra A

•

Apr 10, 2020

Best data science course ever

By NAYAN K S

•

Mar 27, 2020

IT IS VERY GOOD FOR BEGINNER.

By Tolorunse C T

•

Mar 23, 2020

Good and Interesting lectures

By Uma S C

•

Mar 22, 2020

Good Course for the beginners

By Nayeem S

•

Feb 23, 2020

This course is just amazing .

By Adolfo C Y

•

Feb 18, 2020

Excellent introductory course

By sneha R

•

Feb 18, 2020

Really a very good experience

By Olubunmi O

•

Feb 14, 2020

Excellent introductory course

By Amey .

•

Feb 9, 2020

A great course for beginners!

By Hrishabh K

•

Jan 2, 2020

Awesome Introduction Course !

By Julie S

•

Dec 26, 2019

excellent introductory course

By Ajitesh D

•

Nov 9, 2019

Excellent Teaching and videos

By Sayali S

•

Sep 30, 2019

Perfect course for beginners.

By Alex I M S

•

Sep 24, 2019

excelente curso introductorio

By pratik r (

•

Aug 12, 2019

great course.Really liked it.

By hareesh b

•

Jul 13, 2019

Insightful and easy to follow