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!

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.

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By cynthia a

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Aug 26, 2023

it gives a proper insight on what data science is all about...

By Thomas P T

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Apr 29, 2023

Excelente curso, da una introduccion de lo que es Data Science

By Raquel M R C

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Apr 19, 2023

Very good introduction to data science, I really recommend it!

By Ryan P A

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Mar 8, 2023

Thank you Coursera for the knowledge sharing and nice website!

By John B

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Nov 15, 2022

Excellent combination of video tutorials and reading material

By Reynaldo d S C

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Nov 2, 2022

Excellent explanations. Very intuitive and excellent contents.

By Nabilah A

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Sep 2, 2022

overall this course is very good, to know what is data science

By João V A

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Jul 27, 2022

Good definitions and an excellent introduction for beginners .

By Sethu S

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Jul 22, 2022

I LIKE THE WAY OF TEACHING AND ONCE AGAIN THANKS FOR COURSERA

By Hamza C

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Jul 7, 2022

Amazing, Thank you so much for this great learning experience!

By michael s

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May 29, 2022

A great course that gave me a great insight into the data site

By shahid a

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May 6, 2022

This course is very helpful to start carrer as a data science.

By Srikant J

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Mar 14, 2022

A great head start to the course with some basic fundamentals.

By Juan S G S

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Feb 21, 2022

This was my first aprouche with data science and it was great!

By Burak D

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Feb 15, 2022

amazing course for getting general information of data science

By Reethish S

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Dec 6, 2021

It was my first online course ,and coursera was very helpful .

By Stéffani A d A

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Nov 20, 2021

Curso completo e detalhado. Ótimo material e método de ensino.

By Mohammad O

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Oct 5, 2021

Very Comprehensive Course to the introduction of Data Science.

By Akash k T

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Jul 8, 2021

This course give a good understanding of basic of data science

By Otobong E

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Apr 24, 2021

This course is very impactful.

the syllabus groomed me so well

By Alirz110

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Apr 9, 2021

This is great for those who do not know anything about science

By Marcos F

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Apr 7, 2021

Great training and I am looking forward for more content about

By Samhitha A

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Mar 26, 2021

Easy to understand and curious to learn more. Thanks a lot IBM

By Mayowa A

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Mar 4, 2021

It is made easy to listen and learn. Perfect lecture delivery!

By Aymen B M

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Feb 19, 2021

a simple and good course for 101 Data scientist / Data Science