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 moataz o

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Apr 18, 2022

Its a very interesting way to explain what is data science

By Erick D L G

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Mar 31, 2022

Great course.

Brings up a rich content about the discipline.

By Daniela J

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Feb 17, 2022

Great experience, quality videos, and interesting material!

By José M F M

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Jan 9, 2022

This couse is exactly what I am expecting! I like it a lot!

By Shobhit S

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Nov 10, 2021

Course provided good orientation on the data science stream

By ATAKAN K

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Sep 7, 2021

It is very instructive course for beginners. I recommend it

By G S S V

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Jul 26, 2021

It was fun to learn about the current data science scenario

By en,chung.tang

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May 29, 2021

The courses clearly explain the definition of data science.

By Anmol G

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Jan 22, 2021

it was really well taught, with no past experience required

By Nelson A G V

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Jan 13, 2021

Very good to get introduce to all the data science spectra.

By David G

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Dec 9, 2020

Good first step into a data science world! highly recommend

By Jessica C

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Nov 13, 2020

I found this course to be very informative and interesting.

By Shreehari N

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Oct 17, 2020

its a really interesting course kept me hooked till the end

By Ankit d P

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Aug 20, 2020

It was good and give brief knowledge about the data science

By Alejandro B F

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Jul 19, 2020

A very good explanation of the fundamentals of Data Science

By Wahaj S

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Jul 11, 2020

I nice and easy and attractive introduction to Data Science

By Qureshi F Q

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Jul 4, 2020

Good Excellent Course For the Introduction of data Science.

By Carlos E V d A

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Jul 2, 2020

Great course to start learning the concepts of Data Science

By Ashish D

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Jun 20, 2020

this is really amazing to learn from real life prescriptive

By Shehan W

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Jun 6, 2020

This is truly an amazing insight of data in today's World !

By Akshay G

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Jun 4, 2020

Easy, quick and vey basic like what is data science idealy.

By Aravind R L

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May 31, 2020

Excellent course to get basic understanding on Data Science

By Brayan G

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May 31, 2020

Un excelente mapeo general de lo que es la ciencia de datos

By manita c

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May 25, 2020

The course is very useful and insightful for the beginners.