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 Kalyan T

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Jun 6, 2019

Very good introduction to Data Science for a newbie

By Vladan M

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Jun 1, 2019

Excellent foundation for further learning and study

By Skylar H

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May 16, 2019

Excellent introduction and overview of data science

By Santosh V S

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Apr 12, 2019

Excellent information who is new to Data Science...

By Maneesh H D

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Mar 8, 2019

Great course with good introduction to Data Science

By rufaro t

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Jan 8, 2019

lm loving this course well structured and organised

By Arnaud C

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Jan 1, 2019

Informative content in line with course description

By Terry T

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Dec 17, 2018

Great introductory level course, easy to comprehend

By Александр А

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Dec 16, 2018

Good all-rouded introduction course to data science

By Aditya R B

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Nov 4, 2018

Great Introduction to Data science. A good starting

By Ismayil J

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Sep 7, 2018

Very useful to attract your interest to the subject

By Jennifer G

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Sep 6, 2018

This course is a succinct overview of Data Science.

By Melih G

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Mar 21, 2025

Gayet güzel içerikler. Açıklayıcı ve bağlayıcıdır.

By Suraj T

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Feb 17, 2024

Clearly understood the entire introductory concept

By Víctor T

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Nov 21, 2023

Buen curso para iniciarse en el mundo de los datos

By Gattu V

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Oct 25, 2023

Very helpful in my 1st step to learn Data Science

By Latosha L

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Oct 19, 2023

This was a very informative easy-to-follow course.

By Hruthvik Ś

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Oct 15, 2023

IT TRULY HELPED TO BROADEN MY VIEW ON DATA SCIENCE

By Konstantinos P

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Aug 21, 2023

It is a solid introduction course to Data Science.

By nishaaa n

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Jul 23, 2023

It was great. I learned so many valuable concepts.

By Adriana C C

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Jul 22, 2023

It was a very helpful introduction to data science

By Zulfiqar A

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Jul 15, 2023

Great Course and a Very Friendly Mode of Teaching.

By ALEXIS S T

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Jul 10, 2023

Great way to introduce yourself into data science!

By Md R

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Jun 5, 2023

Very nicely executed basic course on Data Science.

By Jorge G

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Mar 7, 2023

Buen curso para entender las bases de Data Science