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

Jun 10, 2019

The course is a perfect introduction to data science, making a person comfortable and showing the participants of the course a daily work of data scientist and to simplify the meaning of data science.

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 Bilel A

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Feb 7, 2019

Great intro to Data Science!

By Alice H

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Jan 21, 2019

More than I expected! Happy!

By Shakthi U D

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Nov 29, 2018

The course is really amazing

By Kana W

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Nov 11, 2018

Good for new data scientist.

By Jim C

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Nov 6, 2018

great intro to data science!

By Rama S C

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Oct 15, 2018

awesome course for beginners

By Alireza F

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Oct 4, 2018

very please with this cource

By Yanhong D

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Aug 31, 2018

simple and good introduction

By Domenico B

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Dec 9, 2025

Corso completo e ben fatto!

By Karthika S

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Nov 22, 2025

Awesome learning experience

By R R

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Mar 19, 2025

simply super no other words

By Kelly S R D

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Sep 21, 2024

Muy enriquecedor este curso

By Uveimar A

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Jul 30, 2024

it was a really nice course

By Alexandra M

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Jul 28, 2024

Interesting and Informative

By Francys V

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Jul 11, 2024

great intro to data science

By Jehoshaphat I

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Jul 8, 2024

Thank you Coursera and IBM.

By Thembela T V

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Jun 27, 2024

Best intro to data science.

By Leomariae O

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Jun 1, 2024

This course was insightful!

By Tatuff 6

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Apr 26, 2024

the best of the best course

By Tejas C

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Mar 21, 2024

It is really helpful for me

By Kaveeshan

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Mar 9, 2024

VERY HELPFUL FOR FOUNDATION

By Artur I

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Aug 28, 2023

Thanks for the opportunity!

By Arch A M O

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Jul 10, 2023

The course is enlightening.

By Zaid k P

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Jul 4, 2023

best option for lealearning

By RE1

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Jun 12, 2023

Inspirational and wonderful