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!

Mar 7, 2024

I learned a lot but that might not be a good indicator as I didn't know much about Data Science in the first place. It just fueled my need to know more about the subject so on my side, it's a winner.

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By Amal K

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Aug 12, 2019

great training to introduce data science

By Abdullahi A M

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Aug 9, 2019

the course was helpful

thanks to coursera

By Alessandro J d S

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Aug 5, 2019

Very fluid and challenging. Just awesome!

By Sheryl S

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Jul 7, 2019

Excellent overview, very well thought out

By Shivendra S

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Jul 6, 2019

awesome course, really like Prof. Murtaza

By Jong B P

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Jul 2, 2019

This lecture gives an appropriate review.

By Sailesh C

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Apr 14, 2019

A good introduction to start the journey.

By Ekta S

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Mar 25, 2019

Great Course for insights on Data Science

By Hong-ki L

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Mar 24, 2019

A very good introduction to Data Science.

By Enrico B

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Mar 18, 2019

Good base level course about Data Science

By Duc H H

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Feb 17, 2019

Great course for introducing data science

By Aishwarya S

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Feb 5, 2019

good explanation of what is data science

By Alice W

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Oct 22, 2018

Lots of great insights! Absolutely a door

By ANANTA K S

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Oct 20, 2018

Its a very Interesting and a nice course.

By Lane C

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Sep 4, 2018

This was a helpful overview of the field.

By Deleted A

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Aug 29, 2018

Thanks for the data science introduction!

By Shivaraj R K

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Sep 2, 2025

Learnt lot really a true skillful course

By ABUBAKARR K

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Sep 1, 2024

An exciting course, I have learnt a lot.

By Radhames C M

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Jun 30, 2024

Excellent introduction to data science!!

By Lakshmi S

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Jun 18, 2024

For a beginner to learn it was so useful

By ATHUL P S

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Jun 18, 2024

It was interesting to learn data science

By Francisco R

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May 28, 2024

Great to enter the world of data, thanks

By Awais A K

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Apr 21, 2024

Best Data Science Introduction in detail

By Motunrayo A

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Apr 2, 2024

GREAT WAY TO START A DATA SCIENCE CAREER

By Gustavo P

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Jan 13, 2024

Excelente abordaje de conceptos básicos.