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 Najee Y

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May 16, 2019

Amazinnggggg

By Mehdi E B

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May 6, 2019

High quality

By Tamara Z

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Apr 2, 2019

Great intro!

By Eduardo B V

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Mar 25, 2019

Sensacional!

By Agostina L

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Mar 5, 2019

Super Clear!

By Rahul K S

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Mar 4, 2019

great course

By WICAKSONO W

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Jan 21, 2019

Thanks... :D

By B R P K

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Dec 28, 2018

great course

By Sandeep P

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Dec 26, 2018

So far Good.

By Pitam G

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Nov 22, 2018

Nice course.

By Samuel d S O

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Oct 31, 2018

Great course

By Mohsin K

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Sep 16, 2025

nice course

By THAKRAR B M

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Sep 4, 2025

good course

By Afnan K

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Aug 24, 2025

good course

By YASHODIP M K

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Aug 13, 2025

nice course

By Enrique C

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Jul 31, 2025

Good course

By Zubair A

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Jun 18, 2025

good course

By TuanTTSE182217

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Jun 15, 2025

good course

By Shiddharthy R

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Jun 12, 2025

Very Useful

By Aiysha A

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Jun 2, 2025

nice course

By Anthony R M A

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Jun 1, 2025

súper bueno

By Higor S

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May 21, 2025

Excelente!!

By PILAR L B

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Mar 26, 2025

Interesante

By Cường M

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Mar 5, 2025

nice course