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!

Jul 19, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

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By Deepak K

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Oct 7, 2018

Nice course to introduce Data Science to a beginner.

By Kenneth S

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Sep 22, 2018

Excellent Introduction to the world of data science!

By Kunyi W

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Sep 21, 2018

Provide comprehensive understanding of data science.

By Othel R

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Sep 11, 2018

Excellent introduction to the field of data science.

By HUMPHREY K

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Feb 22, 2025

Very Well Explained in a Detailed way am so excited

By Srinivas N R

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Aug 21, 2024

Good introduction to Data Science and ETL Concepts.

By Enrique C A

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Aug 20, 2024

Buen curso para introducirte en la Ciencia de Datos

By Carol P

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Aug 14, 2024

Excelente contenido, bien desarrollado y explicado.

By Sadew N

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Jul 13, 2024

This is a best introduction course for data science

By Neethu M V

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May 30, 2024

A nice and neat introduction course of datascience.

By Deleted A

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Apr 19, 2024

great course, love it, learned many things from it.

By Nikol U

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Dec 27, 2023

I love the course, so many interesting information!

By AJAY S

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Nov 5, 2023

having a wonderful experience to learn data science

By Julien G

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Oct 30, 2023

A great course with step by step guide and examples

By Lizeth C

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Sep 14, 2023

En un curso muy introductorio a la ciencia de datos

By Aadvik S R

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Aug 28, 2023

the course was just wonderful .Absolutely loved it.

By Prince M

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Aug 19, 2023

EXCELLENT AND VERY INTERESTING. I'M TOTALLY TRILLED

By Kishan T

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Jul 31, 2023

No Words ! How to explain. it really helpful for me

By Adrian O

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Apr 17, 2023

Very good introduction to data science and big data

By Adela P N M

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Mar 9, 2023

Good and well-explained introduction to this world.

By Jessieca D S

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Feb 26, 2023

Had a better understanding of what Data Science is.

By Vincent T

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Dec 17, 2022

very friendly to someone who is new to data science

By Houston M

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Dec 16, 2022

A nice course that every data scientist should take

By Deleted A

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Oct 7, 2022

Simple, short, direct to the point, and intuitive.

By Pawan N

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Aug 20, 2022

its bright opportunity for increses your knowledge.