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 belachkar a

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Mar 5, 2020

Good course, enjoy it.

By aruna D

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Mar 5, 2020

excellent introduction

By joel i

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Feb 15, 2020

A comprehensive Course

By samraddh g

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Feb 9, 2020

This course is amazing

By Stélio M

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Jan 7, 2020

very good introduction

By Cynthia V

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Dec 16, 2019

Excellent introduction

By Max L F L F

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Nov 26, 2019

Very good introduction

By Tanveer M

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Oct 26, 2019

Very nicely structured

By Muhammad Z

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Oct 11, 2019

outstanding Experience

By winnie m

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Sep 29, 2019

easy to follow content

By Omar M

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Sep 26, 2019

simple and informative

By SAAD-ALLAH K

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Aug 31, 2019

the best course for me

By Waddah A

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Aug 1, 2019

very good introduction

By Sius C

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Jun 24, 2019

It was very educative.

By Bin W

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Jun 12, 2019

very good for introduc

By Robert K

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Jun 11, 2019

Excellent Introduction

By Aswanth

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May 7, 2019

good and informational

By Mouaffo K R A

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Feb 6, 2019

Very instructive !!!!

By James G

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Feb 6, 2019

Excellent introduction

By Abhishek M

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Nov 15, 2018

Nice foundation course

By Mike B

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Nov 2, 2018

Excellent introduction

By Tony L

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Oct 5, 2025

Good and very usefull

By Hafza N

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Jul 20, 2025

Well-Structure course

By Terry L J

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Jan 22, 2025

Great starter course!

By Sikandar A

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Jan 20, 2025

Very very informative