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 Justine M C

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Jun 21, 2019

Excellente to begin to be familiar with the terms.

By Calvin T M

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Jun 13, 2019

Great Course good explanations from the professors

By John K

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Jun 3, 2019

great job at introducing the field of Data Science

By milind g

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May 24, 2019

Nice overview of different terms and good overview

By GERMAIN M

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May 2, 2019

A great starting point to the Data Science career!

By Ajitesh M

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Feb 12, 2019

i came to know practically what data science means

By Jingyang T

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Jan 10, 2019

Good! I got a basic understanding of data science.

By sonal

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Nov 25, 2018

Excellent material and presented in proper way !!!

By Babloo k s

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Oct 24, 2018

Just to know what data science and its aspect are.

By Spataru N

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Oct 4, 2018

Exactly what you need as an intro to data science.

By N. G

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Oct 8, 2024

Excellent intro for new kid in data science town!

By Benavidez Y S

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Sep 25, 2024

Good course complet in nformation en data science

By Александр О

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Aug 15, 2024

Очень хорошо подобран материал, живо и интересно!

By Diego

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Jun 4, 2024

Great Very helpful introduction to Data Science.

By Andrés J P R

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Jan 22, 2024

Gran introduccion al mundo de la ciencia de datos

By V J J

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Nov 6, 2023

A complete textbook understanding of Data Science

By Tanveer A

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Sep 11, 2023

The finest course about data science for beginner

By Muhammed Ç

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Aug 29, 2023

it's great course. thank you for this course IBM.

By Abhisek M

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May 31, 2023

Thank you for the financial ad and this course...

By amir a

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May 23, 2023

I learned a lot about the basics of Data Science.

By Putta S K

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Mar 9, 2023

Best for beginners who want to learn data science

By Alice E

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Nov 21, 2022

An amazing course with quality resource materials

By Walter O T F

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Nov 2, 2022

Excellent course, with very important information

By rahul n

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Oct 9, 2022

Good Explanation about Data Science Introduction

By Eric H ( H H

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Jul 29, 2022

Great course to know big picture of data science