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 Zijie

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Mar 1, 2020

It's a super nice orientation course!

By Oluwafisayo A

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Feb 21, 2020

Fantastic course with great contents!

By SIVAMANIKANTA M

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Feb 19, 2020

data science is good learning concept

By Christian A

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Feb 10, 2020

Great introductory of data science !!

By Tom F

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Feb 10, 2020

I enjoyed the short videos very much.

By Veronica L A

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Feb 6, 2020

Great way to learn about Data Science

By israel a

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Feb 5, 2020

Interesting, affordable and flexible.

By Tejas D

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Dec 28, 2019

best course for starting data science

By Deleted A

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Dec 9, 2019

A good introducction to Data Science!

By Phillip T

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Nov 6, 2019

A great introduction to data science.

By anubhavbbd

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Oct 12, 2019

Best Introduction to the Data Science

By Abdel-Matinou A

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Sep 18, 2019

A good round up of data science topic

By Ambareesh K R

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Aug 22, 2019

Interactions with the people are good

By Utkarsh S

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Jul 30, 2019

Good Course to start in Data Science.

By Juan D R V

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Jul 7, 2019

Good course, give a nice introduction

By Azat G

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Jun 25, 2019

Good basic knowledge about the topic.

By Masooth A

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Jun 20, 2019

its very used and helpful my carriers

By Ibaad H

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Jun 15, 2019

Informational and introductory course

By Jorge S P R

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Jun 6, 2019

Great introductory course. Way to go!

By Lorraine L

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Jun 2, 2019

A very informative section. Thank you

By Fazal u R

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Jun 1, 2019

Very helpful course for the beginners

By Jagadeesh K

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May 29, 2019

Good Introduction About Data Science.

By Niroop S

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May 23, 2019

The assessment could have been better

By Appala N

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Apr 20, 2019

Good in info. about intro to Data Sci

By Moray B

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Apr 16, 2019

A great introduction to data science.