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 Praveen G

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Jan 12, 2020

An absolutely perfect introduction session

By Shimin O

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Jan 1, 2020

Detailed illustrate 'What is Data Science'

By Hiren P

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Dec 6, 2019

Short time duration explain lots of thing.

By Javier I R V

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Dec 2, 2019

Good introduction for what is data science

By uttam g

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Oct 23, 2019

good to start in the world of Data Science

By Ahmed S

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Oct 13, 2019

Very useful course I had a good experience

By Ajaykumar C

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Oct 6, 2019

Good content and really nice presentation.

By Sachin S

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Sep 27, 2019

Excellent instructors and content.. Thanks

By Nalini M

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Sep 26, 2019

Interesting, Engaging and very Informative

By Jerry M

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Sep 23, 2019

Great start to learning about Data Science

By Nunzio L

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Aug 28, 2019

Best Data Science introduction course ever

By Cade J

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Jul 19, 2019

Great general introductory to data science

By Lakshmi S H

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Jul 3, 2019

its too good to learn , awesome experiance

By Jennifer I

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Jul 2, 2019

Very engaging introduction to the subject.

By Austin J

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Jun 19, 2019

Great background knowledge about the field

By Bea N

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Jun 9, 2019

It provided great insight into the career.

By MATHEUS S M G

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May 8, 2019

A really good introduction to the subject.

By Stephany L

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Mar 14, 2019

Amazing Introductory class to Data science

By Omar H

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Feb 21, 2019

it is good introduction about data science

By Shubham K

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Jan 2, 2019

Loved it. The course was very informative.

By Leslie S

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Sep 8, 2018

This was a great overview of Data Science.

By Babatunde A

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Oct 20, 2024

Great way to start learning Data Science.

By Emmanouel K

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Oct 11, 2024

Very interesting and informative subject!

By Руслан С

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Oct 2, 2024

Все супер, інформативно просто зрозуміло!

By NEERAJ

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Sep 28, 2024

Good Course for Data Science Using Python