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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

KK

Feb 23, 2020

Terrific introduction to the Data Science course. Never expected but was extremely excited with the quality of content, speakers and a very honest attempt to making this course interesting.

Krishna

SH

Jul 24, 2021

Thank you for this coursera.

I get know experience and knowledge in using different kinds of online tools which are useful and effective. I'll use some of them during my lessons. And lots of thanks

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By Aleksei E

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Oct 29, 2019

Good option to get known with what is data science about. Really enjoyed!

By Ashish S

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Aug 11, 2019

Nice & Crisp Videos & Reading material.

Glad that i opted for this course.

By Birzhan A

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Jun 3, 2019

I have an insatiable hunger to study data science now. Thanks, I guess...

By Rabjot S

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May 28, 2019

Beautifully curated course for the brief introduction about data science.

By Rajib M

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May 10, 2019

Very nice information and materials to learn and know about Data Science.

By Pratheek A

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Apr 27, 2019

This course gives a great introduction to what data science is all about.

By Miguel S C

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Apr 26, 2019

Great introduction, I definitely will try to learn more about the subject

By Mohamed M

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Apr 2, 2019

It is a really good intro to get people excited and aware of Data Science

By Tushaar T

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Mar 19, 2019

Beautifully built and very well explained course on What is Data Science.

By Raju K

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Dec 27, 2018

Very good course, provide many chances to learn things one way or another

By Chia C L

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Dec 5, 2018

Very good introduction. It makes one excited to learn about data science.

By Jeanette H

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Nov 2, 2018

Straight forward introduction that is engaging, informative and inspiring

By ISEOLUWA B E O

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Jan 14, 2024

I believe that anyone who wants to change career should take this course

By Adedipe R

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Mar 13, 2023

The lecturers were detailed and they explained all that I needed to know

By Nitesh S

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Feb 2, 2023

excellent course for someone who wants to create a career in data scince

By SAFA O

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Dec 3, 2022

I think it's a really, really great orientation course I love it perfcet

By Elias N P E

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Sep 26, 2022

Expresa las ideas con pocas y adecuadas palabras. También fue motivador

By Neel J

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Aug 28, 2022

the material was easy to watch and read and great at providing insights

By Muwafaq A

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Aug 21, 2022

A great course for learners looking to start their career in data scince

By nour a

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Aug 17, 2022

Great Course

Thanks for the opportunity to learn about this amazing field

By ABOOBACKER M P

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Jun 12, 2022

Very good syllabus and good notes. Easy to underestand and interesting.

By ADNAN M

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May 5, 2022

This training is good as a first step to enter the field of data science

By Jalal R

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Apr 28, 2022

It was very usefull course, I like to follow other course in this series

By Mikela R

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Apr 12, 2022

This was very helpful in understanding what data science is. Thank you!

By Rishabh T

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Apr 8, 2022

Best and detailed videos. I got to know many new informations out of it.