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 Ankush L

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Jan 12, 2019

It's a nice introduction to data science

By Gina R H

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Dec 15, 2018

Enjoyed this course enough to take more!

By fernando a

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Dec 14, 2018

Awesome course to get a quick refresher.

By Shuying X

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Sep 15, 2018

A useful orientation about Data Science.

By Ayesha F

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Aug 29, 2018

excellant elaborations by murtaza haidar

By Patricio C

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Jun 5, 2025

me parecio muy interesando y didáctico

By Kshitij k M

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May 18, 2025

very precise and good quality material

By Ansiya A R

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Apr 24, 2025

simply knowing data to use for humanity

By Priscille M

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Jan 9, 2025

Excellent pour débutant en data science

By MOHAMMAD R

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Jul 28, 2024

nice course best suitable for beginners

By Mariana S

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Jul 13, 2024

Es un buen curso introductorio al tema.

By Angad D

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Oct 15, 2023

Great course you can enhance knowledge!

By JWOWBEE

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Sep 28, 2023

Very helpful as an introduction course!

By Muhammad S

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Sep 9, 2023

Good intro to the field of Data Science

By Donna E H R

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Aug 21, 2023

Very well explaining, a complete course

By Sunny B G

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May 7, 2023

This is a good Certification plate form

By Nishant K

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Mar 1, 2023

Got to know so much about data science.

By Alejandro N

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Jan 27, 2023

Excellent first contact to data science

By Kamurthi R T

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Jan 25, 2023

Must for all new data science learners!

By Fendcom E

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Jan 14, 2023

Fantastic introduction to Data Science.

By BOMMA S

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Dec 27, 2022

IAM SUPER EXCITED TO LEARING THE COURSE

By Austin T O

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Nov 28, 2022

a very good course to take as a beginer

By ajay p s

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Oct 29, 2022

best course to start with data science

By Hussein A H I

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Oct 11, 2022

Data science is what data scientists do

By Lorena F

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Sep 30, 2022

Excelente introducción en la temática!