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 20, 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!

Jul 18, 2018

I thought this course introduced the topic of data science very well. I think I have a much better idea how to describe data science and common terms associated with the field (like machine learning).

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By Arif S Ç

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Dec 17, 2020

awesome course again

By Deivid C

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Dec 10, 2020

Realli good content!

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Sep 29, 2020

Great for beginners.

By Dong C

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Aug 16, 2020

Really a good course

By Ryan A

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Jul 2, 2020

Very helpful course.

By victor f

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Jun 30, 2020

Great course ever !!

By Himanshu P

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Jun 16, 2020

Outstanding course!!

By Owolabi S O

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May 18, 2020

Simple to understand

By A B B ( Q

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May 12, 2020

Helpful in many ways

By Kishlay R

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May 3, 2020

IT WAS A GOOD COURSE

By Bernard M

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Apr 25, 2020

excellently executed

By Alejandro A

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Apr 19, 2020

Great introduction!!

By Maryam S

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Apr 11, 2020

Funn and informative

By Mohamed A

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Mar 14, 2020

Awesome Introduction

By Shubham B

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Feb 28, 2020

Good course for all.

By Dr. S G

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Feb 28, 2020

Great course content

By s n

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Feb 24, 2020

good learning patner

By Ahmed S A

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Feb 17, 2020

Very easy to follow.

By shree s

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Feb 10, 2020

Good for beginners!!

By Himanshu S

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Dec 17, 2019

It was a nice Start.

By TANVEER H

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Dec 2, 2019

Very Helpfull Course

By Narendra G

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Dec 2, 2019

I liked this course.

By Devender T

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Nov 26, 2019

good and very useful

By Ravela U S L

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Nov 4, 2019

I have learned a lot

By Muhammad u

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Oct 5, 2019

Course was excillent